The role of a Senior UX Designer at Canonical involves working with the open-source community and Canonical customers to research new features and improvements. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to shape the future of Canonical products and will be responsible for evolving and evangelizing design systems that drive consistency and efficiency.
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As a Senior UX Designer, you will also provide direction to the design team, ensuring alignment with product strategy and best practices. Excellent communication is key, as you will interact with a complex mix of engineers, designers, and executives, representing design positions with clarity and precision.
Your typical tasks will include:
- Encouraging the adoption of features and designs within the open-source community.
- Engaging confidently in user research practices, staying informed of the latest design research and innovations.
What We Are Looking For:
- Excellent academic results at school and university.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or a STEM field.
- Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology, and design.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Drive to finish work and celebrate success.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to shape a company and products.
- Influence 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.
Canonical is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from candidates of all identities.
This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source, particularly as it relates to one of the most significant open source projects, Ubuntu.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote
