Visual Designer

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical pioneered global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world, aligning on strategy and execution. We are Founder‑led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Visual Designers for Brand and Design Systems to join our mission to turn complex, open‑source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and how open source is perceived. These roles sit in our central Design team, working closely with colleagues throughout the organization. Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. Roles and responsibilities The role entails working with a diverse design team on a variety of projects, evolving our brand guidelines and applying them to communications materials, our UI design system, and graphic design for digital products. You will create clear, stylish presentations that enhance the user experience of our products, with real content and information at the core of your designs. You should be adept with design and quality heuristics, deeply care about usability, accessibility, and web standards, and bring agency, company, or freelance design experience. What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation Track record of going above and beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Leadership and commitment to skills development and mentorship Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi‑cultural, multi‑national organisation Thoughtfulness and self‑motivation Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for new hires. Canonical expects excellence and seeks the best in every employee. Most colleagues work from home, embracing a future‑focused work culture that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr