OverviewCanonical 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. 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 Design Manager to lead and contribute to our Visual Design practice supporting brand and site experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to experienced designers who excel in people management, delivery ownership and strategic thinking. Responsibilities on a day to day basisReviewing work critically and constructively, striving for excellence and consistency through direct feedbackContributing hands-on design work when capacity or complexity requires itWorking with individual designers to support their professional growthContinuously overseeing and improving operational workflows, including production processesWorking with stakeholders, especially Marketing, Web Engineering and Design Systems Director, to clearly define and validate outcomesEvolving design systems and guidelines to drive consistent quality and improve efficiencyCoordinating with the rest of design leadership to mature our collective practiceBringing your team and others together to share their work and strengthen cultureHelping make the value of design legible across the organisation and open source community What we are looking for in youA portfolio demonstrating excellence in leading design process and execution (especially visually) in diverse organisationsExperience managing complex projects and a team of designers while remaining actively involved in design workAdvanced knowledge of visual design principles (typography, layout, colour, systems) demonstrating broad experienceStrong processes understanding and ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and limited resources with the ability to switch modesA clear point of view, balanced with openness to critique and feedback with deep care for usability and accessibilityCommitment to skills development and mentorshipA demonstrable passion for technologyThoughtful and self-motivated while being result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsExceptional educational achievement in design, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathProfessional written and spoken EnglishWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events up to two weeks long What we offer youYour base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits below, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annumAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr