An Industry Defining Company

Karoo is a venture-backed startup, prior to Series A, on a mission to transform cardiovascular care. Our platform is designed to empower large provider groups and health systems to succeed in value-based care contracts with payers by improving patient outcomes and reducing cost of care through better coordination, analytics, and disease management. While our initial focus is cardiology, we are building a scalable operating system for managing complex conditions across the healthcare spectrum.

This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven founding team at a pivotal stage and help define the future of healthcare technology, with the power to improve the lives of patients with cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in America today.

Overview

Location: Denver preferred, or remote, U.S.-based

Type: Full-time technical leadership role

The Role

We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer who will lead the design strategy, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI designs for our web applications. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to bring our vision to life. Initially, this is an individual contributor (IC) role, but as we scale, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and lead a design team.

When applying, please include a description of why you’re interested in this role.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end design process, from research and ideation to final implementation.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs that align with business goals and user needs
• Develop and maintain a design system to ensure consistency across products
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to implement seamless and responsive designs
• Define user journeys and interactions to optimize usability and engagement
• Balance aesthetics with functionality to create beautiful and effective designs
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive innovation
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX design processes, UI design skills, and shipped products
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and interaction design principles
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs efficiently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with teams
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive design initiatives
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience designing SaaS platforms or complex web applications
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and frontend development principles
• Motion design and animation experience (e.g., using Lottie, Framer, After Effects)
• Knowledge of branding and visual identity design
• Prior experience in hiring and mentoring designers
  
  

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and equity in an early-stage startup
• Opportunity to define the design vision and shape the product’s user experience
• Possibly fully remote work environment with flexible hours
• Health benefits, learning stipends, and professional development support
• A collaborative and transparent company culture that values creativity and ownership