UX Designer

Join to apply for the UX Designer - Design systems role at Canonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and very few office‑based roles. We are hiring a UX designer for our Design System Team. This role ensures the experience of our software and infrastructure aligns with our intentions and delivers the tools our community and customers need. Role entails Building and evolving Canonical’s design system, ensuring measurable adoption, consistency, scalability, and accessibility across 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 a cohesive user experience, and 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 maintaining system coherence and performance What we are looking for in you Relevant experience in UX/product design with a strong focus on design systems in complex environments A portfolio demonstrating strong expertise in design systems, including component libraries, documentation, and handling complex environments Exceptional educational achievements in design or a related behavioral science discipline Expertise in Figma, Storybook, and design token workflows Experience collaborating with engineers and bridging design and code Proven ability to apply design processes and clearly communicate and document design decisions Excellent attention to detail and a systemic approach to solving complex design challenges Commitment to transparent project delivery and owning team deadlines A passion for balancing consistency and innovation Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Mother‑ and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of 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. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Location This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr