
About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a UX Designer for their Design System Team to build and evolve their design system, ensuring consistency and accessibility across products. You'll collaborate with designers and engineers, leveraging skills in Figma. This role is remote within the EMEA region.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in UX design, with experience in creating and evolving design systems that enhance user experience across various products. Your expertise in Figma allows you to create reusable components that align with user needs and brand principles. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure a consistent design language is maintained throughout the organization.
You understand the importance of accessibility and scalability in design, and you are passionate about making open-source software available to a global audience. You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design solutions that meet user expectations. Your ability to advocate for design principles and best practices makes you a valuable asset to any team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for building and evolving Canonical's design system, ensuring measurable adoption and consistency across all products. You will collaborate closely with designers and engineers to translate user needs into effective design solutions. Your work will involve defining and advocating for design standards that enhance the user experience and ensure accessibility.
You will engage in regular discussions with stakeholders to gather feedback and iterate on design components, ensuring they meet the needs of both users and the brand. Your role will also include conducting user research to inform design decisions and validate design concepts. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of design excellence within the organization, encouraging collaboration and innovation among team members.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, allowing you to collaborate with a diverse team spread across the EMEA region. You will be part of a company that values open-source principles and is committed to making a positive impact in the technology landscape. We provide a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
As a member of the Design System Team, you will have the chance to influence the design direction of our products and contribute to the overall success of Canonical. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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