UX Designer Job at Tyler Technologies, Inc. in Overland Park

User Experience/InterfaceOverland Park,Kansas

Tyler Technologies is currently seeking a UX Designer to support our Outdoor product team by focusing on accessibility, usability, and feature design. This role will help improve digital accessibility across our platforms by working closely with our accessibility testing vendor and collaborating with developers to ensure compliance with WCAG standards.

In addition to accessibility work, this designer will contribute to feature and functionality design for our outdoor platforms, helping to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences for customers managing hunting and fishing licenses, campground reservations, and other outdoor-related services.

Responsibilities

• Accessibility & Compliance:
• Serve as the primary UX liaison with our accessibility vendor(s), triaging accessibility issues and ensuring they are properly documented and prioritized.
• Partner with development teams to guide remediation efforts and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1+ and ADA best practices.
• Conduct UX accessibility audits and support accessibility testing, including screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and color contrast improvements.
• Advocate for inclusive design principles throughout product development.
• UX & Software Design:
• Design new features and workflows to enhance usability across platforms.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that align with user needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate UX concepts into functional designs.
• Conduct user research and leverage data to inform design decisions.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving our design systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UX design, software design, or a related field.
• Experience working with digital accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) and remediation strategies.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and screen readers (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA).
• Strong experience with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for prototyping and wireframing.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end development principles (not required to code, but should understand technical feasibility).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working alongside developers, product managers, quality assurance, etc.
• Experience in designing for government, outdoor recreation, or highly regulated industries is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Make an impact by improving public access to outdoor recreation and conservation efforts.

Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation and user-centered design.

Take ownership of accessibility strategy and improve usability for a diverse, wide-ranging audience.

Work on real-world, outdoor-focused products that support public engagement with nature.

If you're passionate about accessible, user-friendly software and love working on real-world, outdoor-focused products, we'd love to hear from you!