The role of a Senior UX Designer at Canonical is integral to our mission of transforming complex, open-source software into intuitive products that can revolutionize enterprise IT. As an outstanding senior user experience designer, you will join our design team, which reports to one of the UX managers. Your work will have a wide-reaching impact, as we strive to make enterprise-grade open-source software, applications, and services available to people everywhere.
In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the open-source community and Canonical customers to research new features and improvements.
- Working alongside product managers and engineers to shape the future of Canonical products.
- Evolving and promoting design systems that drive consistency and efficiency.
- Providing direction to the design team, ensuring our efforts align with product strategy and best practices.
- Interacting with the open-source community to encourage the adoption of features and designs.
UX designers should excel in communication, confidently engaging with a diverse mix of engineers, designers, and executives. They are expected to present their design positions with clarity and precision and to take on complex design challenges while aligning their leadership with the company's strategic vision.
Requirements:
- Excellent academic results at school and university, with a Bachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or a related STEM field.
- A strong passion for user experience, technology, and design.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, demonstrating curiosity and flexibility.
- Confidence in user research practices and engagement with the latest design research and innovation.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to influence and shape a company and its products.
- Engagement in the open-source community.
- An inclusive work environment.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Annual leave and a Priority Pass for travel.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is preferred.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a leading technology firm driving the global shift towards open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects, we are committed to making impactful software available to millions globally. We have been a remote-first company since 2004 and value skills over location, striving to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
