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