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Visual Designer

Canonical

Home based - EMEANot stated · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 15 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Canonical is hiring a Visual Designer to work remotely within the EMEA region. This role suits experienced designers passionate about creating clear, user-friendly designs for open-source software products and brand systems. It is ideal for those with a strong academic background and a commitment to high-quality design and collaboration.

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What you will do

  • Work with a diverse design team on projects to evolve brand guidelines and apply them to communication materials and UI design systems.
  • Create clear and stylish presentations that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • Produce designs focused on real content and information, adhering to usability and web standards.

Requirements

  • Strong academic record from high school and university.
  • An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative background.
  • Experience in agency, company, or freelance design roles.
  • Confidence to share ideas and feedback respectfully.
  • Proven ability to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.
  • Leadership skills and commitment to mentorship and skills development.
  • Passion for technology shown through personal projects or initiatives.
  • Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multinational organisation.
  • Self-motivation, thoughtfulness, and result-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

Benefits

Compensation considers location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses. Benefits include a distributed work environment with biannual in-person team events, a USD 2,000 personal learning and development budget per year, holiday leave, parental leave, employee assistance, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades for company events.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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