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CanonicalVisual Designer
This full-time, remote Visual Designer role is part of the central design team at Canonical, a company that publishes Ubuntu and works on open-source software for…
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This full-time, remote Visual Designer role is part of the central design team at Canonical, a company that publishes Ubuntu and works on open-source software for enterprise and technology markets. The location is remote across the EMEA region. Designers in this team work alongside colleagues across the organization to make intricate open-source software into streamlined, intuitive products. Visual designers focused on brand and design systems work on brand guidelines and…
Job Description
This full-time, remote Visual Designer role is part of the central design team at Canonical, a company that publishes Ubuntu and works on open-source software for enterprise and technology markets. The location is remote across the EMEA region. Designers in this team work alongside colleagues across the organization to make intricate open-source software into streamlined, intuitive products.
Visual designers focused on brand and design systems work on brand guidelines and apply them to communications materials, the UI design system and digital graphics. The posting emphasizes clear, stylish presentation that helps the user experience, with real content and information at the center of the designs. Strong grounding in design quality, usability, accessibility and web standards is expected.
The role calls for experience in agency, in-house or freelance design work, along with a track record of exceeding expectations and leading or mentoring others. Candidates should be comfortable speaking up, exchanging feedback and presenting work, and should show passion for technology through personal projects.
The posting asks for a strong academic record and a degree in a technical discipline or a clearly explained alternative route. Strong written and spoken English, along with presentation skills, is required, and attending international company events of up to two weeks, held twice a year, is part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Evolve brand guidelines and apply them across communications materials
- Design and maintain parts of the UI design system
- Create graphic design for digital products
- Put real content and information at the core of designs
- Apply usability, accessibility and web standards to design decisions
- Share feedback and ideas with colleagues across the organization
Requirements
- Experience in agency, in-house or freelance design work
- Strong academic results across school and university
- A degree in a technical discipline, or a clearly explained alternative route
- Track record of exceeding expectations
- Strong written and spoken English, plus presentation skills
- Willingness to travel abroad twice yearly
Qualifications
- Leadership, with a drive to grow skills and mentor others
- Personal projects or initiatives that show a passion for technology
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Priority Pass access and upgrades on long-haul trips to company events
- A USD 2,000 yearly allowance for personal learning and development
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Maternity and paternity leave, plus annual holiday leave
- Employee assistance program and a wellness platform
- Chances to visit new locations and meet colleagues in person
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role based?
The role is remote and based in the EMEA region.
What experience is required?
The posting requires experience in agency, in-house or freelance design and a technical degree or an explained alternative route.
How much travel is expected?
Travel abroad is expected two times annually, for company events lasting up to two weeks.
How do I apply?
The posting does not describe the application process.
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