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CanonicalVisual Designer
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of operating systems and open source software for technology and enterprise markets, is hiring a Visual…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of operating systems and open source software for technology and enterprise markets, is hiring a Visual Designer to join its central Design team. The position is based remotely in the EMEA region and focuses on Brand and Design Systems. The organization supports global distributed collaboration, requiring team members to travel internationally twice per year for company events lasting up to…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of operating systems and open source software for technology and enterprise markets, is hiring a Visual Designer to join its central Design team. The position is based remotely in the EMEA region and focuses on Brand and Design Systems. The organization supports global distributed collaboration, requiring team members to travel internationally twice per year for company events lasting up to two weeks. This role suits professionals aiming to shape digital products, user interfaces, communication materials, and brand guidelines for millions of consumers, enterprises, and engineers globally.
The central Design team collaborates closely across the organization while providing mutual learning and support. Selected professionals will build designs rooted in real information and content, applying quality heuristics, accessibility standards, and usability principles. The company operates as a profitable, growing, founder-led entity serving major silicon providers, public cloud leaders, and other prominent industrial sectors.
Responsibilities
- Work on projects that evolve brand guidelines and apply them to communication materials
- Design graphic materials for digital products and contribute to the UI design system
- Collaborate with a diverse team of design colleagues and other organization members
Requirements
- Agency, company, or freelance design experience
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency with presentation skills
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Core Skills
Benefits
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is based remotely in the EMEA region.
What are the travel expectations for this job?
The role requires international travel twice a year for company events that can last up to two weeks.
What education or background is required?
Candidates need either an undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path, alongside an exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
Does the posting specify the salary?
The specific salary amount is not stated in the job posting, though compensation is shaped globally by geographical location, experience, and performance.
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