Design Manager (Visual) - remote job

Canonical is hiring a Design Manager (Visual) - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in Design and is fully remote. The company hires candidates based in Europe.

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Canonical, a leader in open-source software and operating systems, serves the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is extensively utilized in innovative enterprise projects such as public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, and the Internet of Things. Our customer base includes major public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. As a company that champions global distributed collaboration, we boast a diverse team of over 1200 colleagues spread across more than 75 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams gather twice to four times a year for in-person meetings in exciting locations worldwide to align on our strategic direction and execution.

Founded by its creator, Canonical is profitable and in growth mode. We are currently seeking a Design Manager to spearhead and contribute to our Visual Design practice that supports brand and site experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for seasoned designers who excel in managing people, driving projects, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities Include: - Ensuring consistency in our visual design across all touchpoints by applying and refining existing guidelines. - Leading a variety of projects, including marketing campaign assets, data visualization, print, and user interface design. - Collaborating closely with our design systems and site teams to influence the UI of all our digital experiences. - Engaging in various projects that extend beyond brand design to foster cross-departmental collaboration.

In this role, you will lead a team of visual designers responsible for brand and site-related work. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding the team in driving innovation, setting direction, maintaining quality, and ensuring continuous professional growth. - Creating exceptional visual solutions to set the creative vision and leading by example. - Providing critical and constructive feedback on work, contributing hands-on design when necessary. - Supporting the professional development of individual designers. - Continuously improving operational workflows, including production processes. - Collaborating with stakeholders, particularly from Marketing, Web Engineering, and Design Systems. - Evolving design systems and guidelines to ensure consistent quality and operational efficiency. - Collaborating with the broader design leadership to mature our collective practice. - Facilitating the sharing of work and strengthening our team culture. - Enhancing the visibility of design's value throughout the organization and the open-source community.

We are looking for a candidate with: - A strong portfolio showcasing leadership in diverse organizations and in the execution of complex design projects. - Experience in managing complex projects and teams, while still actively engaging in design work. - A deep understanding of visual design principles (typography, layout, color, systems) with broad experience. - Strong process management and the ability to handle ambiguity, competing priorities, and limited resources. - A clear vision balanced with openness to critique and feedback, prioritizing usability and accessibility. - A commitment to personal and team development and mentorship. - A genuine passion for technology. - A self-motivated, result-oriented approach with a personal drive to meet commitments. - Exceptional educational achievements in design or a compelling narrative of your alternative path. - Professional written and spoken English. - Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events that last up to two weeks.

What We Offer: Your base salary will be tailored to your geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to these benefits, eligible roles may also receive annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy ensures equity across our global workforce.

We provide our team with: - A fully remote working environment, established since 2004. - A personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD annually. - Annual performance reviews. - Recognition rewards. - Generous annual holiday leave. - Parental leave. - An Employee Assistance Programme. - Opportunities to travel to new locations for internal events (sprints). - Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long haul company events.

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm dedicated to the global adoption of open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are transforming the world daily. We seek top talent from around the globe and expect high standards from our employees. Success at Canonical means being the best at what you do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. At Canonical, you will experience a future-oriented workplace that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously learn and improve. Canonical offers a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspective, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Regardless of your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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