UX Designer

Join to apply for the UX Designer - Design systems role at Canonical. 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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT initiatives. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring a UX designer for our Design System Team. Location This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. ResponsibilitiesBuild and evolve Canonical's design system, ensuring measurable adoption, consistency, scalability and accessibility across our products Collaborate with designers, engineers and stakeholders to translate user needs and brand principles into reusable components, patterns and guidelines Champion design system best practices, advocate for cohesive user experience and design, and provide documentation and support for cross‑functional teams Design and document UI components, design tokens and interaction patterns Ensure timely and efficient delivery of the roadmap Enable alignment on design system usage and governance across teams Advocate for accessibility, performance, and scalability in design system decisions, iterating based on data and technological advancements Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring innovation while maintaining system coherence and performanceQualificationsRelevant experience in UX/product design, with a strong focus on design systems in complex environments Portfolio demonstrating strong expertise in design systems, including component libraries, documentation and handling complex environments Exceptional educational achievements in design or related behavioral science discipline Expertise in Figma, Storybook and design token workflows Experience collaborating with engineers and bridging design and code Proven ability to apply design process and clearly communicate and document design decisions Excellent attention to detail and systematic approach to solving complex design challenges Commitment to transparent project delivery and owning team deadlines Passion for balancing consistency and innovation Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal eventsBenefitsDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of 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 people joining the company. Most colleagues work from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority LevelEntry levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr