Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are hiring a UX designer for our Design System Team. The Design System UX designer defines, evolves and advocates for a consistent design system that scales across our products. This role sits in the design system team reporting to Design Systems Management. Location : this role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
- Building and evolving Canonical's design system, ensuring measurable adoption, consistency, scalability and accessibility across our products
 - Collaborating with designers, engineers and stakeholders to translate user needs and brand principles into reusable components, patterns and guidelines
 - Championing design system best practices, advocating for cohesive user experience and design, providing documentation and support for cross-functional teams
 - Designing and documenting UI components, design tokens and interaction patterns
 - Ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the roadmap
 - Enabling alignment on design system usage and governance across teams
 - Advocating for accessibility, performance, and scalability in design system decisions and iterating based on data and technological advancements
 - Staying ahead of industry trends, ensuring innovation while balancing system coherence and performance
 
What we are looking for
Relevant experience in UX / product design, with a strong focus on design systems in complex environmentsA portfolio demonstrating strong expertise in design systems, including component libraries, documentation and handling complex environmentsAcademic credentials in design or related behavioral science disciplineExpertise in Figma, Storybook and design token workflowsExperience collaborating with engineers and bridging design and codeProven ability to apply design process and clearly communicate and document design decisionsExcellent attention to detail and a systemic approach to solving complex design challengesCommitment to transparent project delivery and meeting team deadlinesA passion for balancing consistency and innovationWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsWhat we offer
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 leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and aim for excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here invites you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Note : Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and will give every applicant fair consideration.
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Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries : Software DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical. Get notified about new UX Designer jobs in Salamanca, Castilla and León, Spain.
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