[Full Remote] UX Designer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200 colleagues in 75 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure and Developer Experience.The role of a UX Designer at CanonicalOur design team is on a mission to turn complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of in the face of enterprise IT. We are looking for an exceptional user experience designer who shares our passion.This role sits in the design team reporting to one of the Infrastructure and Developer Experience UX design managers.Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.The role entailsAs a UX Designer for Infrastructure and Developer Experience, you will work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical and have a vital role in improving what we deliver to the success of Ubuntu, our partners, customers, and the larger Ubuntu community. Your job is to ensure we implement industry best practices and push the limits of what is possible.Clear, stylish presentation that aids the user experience of our products is how we raise the bar and reach the widest audience. You know the ins and outs of design and UX heuristics, and you care deeply about usability, accessibility, and web standards. You should have agency, company, or freelance design experience.What we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityBachelor’s or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathKnowledge and passion for user experience, technology, and designCommitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientificResult-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate successConfidence in user research practicesEngagement with the latest design research and innovationAbility to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longUX designers should be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, designers, and executives. They represent us at cross-functional company meetings and must present their design position with clarity and precision.What we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.#J-18808-Ljbffr