Visual Designer

Canonical; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking Visual Designers for Brand and Design Systems to transform complex software into intuitive products. The role involves collaborating with a diverse design team while working remotely within EMEA. Candidates should have a strong academic record and proven design skills to boost user experience across various platforms.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget

Biannual in-person team sprints

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Confidence in sharing ideas and giving feedback.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team to evolve brand guidelines and UI design system.
• Create clear, stylish presentations enhancing user experience.
• Collaborate on various projects within the central Design team.

Skills

Design principles

Usability

Accessibility

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in technical field

Job description

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring Visual Designers for Brand and Design Systems to join our mission of transforming complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how systems are built and open source is perceived. We seek exceptional designers passionate about impacting millions of engineers, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and consumers daily. These roles are within our central Design team, collaborating closely with colleagues organization-wide.

Location: This role is remote within the EMEA region.

The role entails

Working with a diverse team of design professionals on various projects, including evolving brand guidelines, applying them to communication materials, our UI design system, and graphic design for digital products.

Creating clear, stylish presentations that enhance user experience and reach a broad audience. Content and information will be central to your designs. You should have a strong understanding of design principles, usability, accessibility, and web standards, with agency, company, or freelance experience.

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university
• Degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative
• Confidence in sharing ideas, exchanging feedback, and speaking up respectfully
• Proven ability to exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results
• Leadership qualities and commitment to skill development and mentorship
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues
• Professional proficiency in English, with excellent presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in multicultural environments
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Results-oriented with a drive to meet commitments
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

What we offer colleagues

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-based bonuses or commissions. Additional benefits reflect our values and are tailored to local needs, ensuring fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave and parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues in new locations
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events