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UX Designer

Tyler Technologies
United States, Kansas, Overland Park
Feb 22, 2025
UX Designer Apply Online 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. Location Overland Park, Kansas Travel 0-5% 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! Great Place to Work & Grow Your Career Come join us as we transform the public sector! Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do. We're also frequently recognized as a great workplace locally and nationally. See our many awards and accolades. Taking Care of You & Your Family Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we invest in our team members by offering competitive benefits to support their health and financial wellness. Learn more about how we care for our people. Apply Online Requisition Number:2025-6351 Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@tylertech.com or by calling 800.646.2633 ext. 791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.