Senior Web Designer
Description
The Senior Web Designer leads the creation of modern, accessible, and user-friendly digital experiences. This role blends deep design expertise with strategic thinking, serving as a mentor and creative leader across Tyler initiatives. The Senior Web Designer is accountable for end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, from discovery and concept development to client delivery, with a focus on public-sector solutions that meet usability, accessibility, and organizational standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead design efforts for websites and applications, producing wireframes, mockups, and polished UI designs
- Guide user experience strategy and align visual solutions with client goals
- Create scalable design systems and reusable visual components for long-term consistency
- Oversee and enforce accessibility and compliance standards (WCAG, Section 508)
- Mentor junior designers, sharing knowledge and elevating team skillsets
- Contribute to internal process improvement efforts, identifying efficiencies and implementing design best practices
- Lead or participate in cross-functional planning, retrospectives, and creative reviews
- Provide training and guidance to clients using the content management system (CMS) from a design and usability perspective
- Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of design, content, and overall project goals
- Assist with other creative tasks and projects to support the team’s overall effectiveness
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a design-related discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience designing responsive, accessible web interfaces
- Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced website and UI/UX design work
- Deep understanding of accessibility guidelines and web standards (Section 508, WCAG)
- Proficient in design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Experience working with CMS platforms from a design, development, and content perspective
- Strong client communication skills and the ability to present and justify design decisions
- Proven experience mentoring or leading other team members
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills