About Us

Axle Health builds scheduling and workforce management software to empower in-home healthcare providers to deliver exceptional, personalized care right where patients feel most comfortable—at home.

Some of the biggest providers in the country use our software (like Cityblock Health and GrandCare) to improve the utilization of their field teams by 17%+, and automate the operational burden of scheduling and dispatching.

Our platform includes proprietary logistics algorithms to optimize scheduling, a mobile app for field staff, an operations dashboard for office teams, engagement and booking tools for patients, and a wide range of integrations and external APIs for modular access.

We’re a team of top-tier engineers and operators, backed by $14m from top investors such as Y Combinator, Pear VC, and F-Prime, applying our intellect and logistics experience to upend how home healthcare is delivered.

About You

We're seeking a strategic and empathetic User Experience Designer to join our product team and champion user-centered design throughout our organization. You’ll be joining a mission driven organization building technology that will empower home healthcare organizations. This role goes beyond traditional screen-level design; you'll be a strategic partner who connects user insights to business objectives, leveraging both human intuition and AI-powered tools to create exceptional digital experiences. The ideal candidate is a curious problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments and can balance analytical thinking with creative innovation.

As our User Experience Designer, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to transform complex user problems into elegant, accessible cross-platform (web, mobile) solutions. You'll be responsible for the complete user experience lifecycle, from research and strategy through design execution and post-launch optimization. We're looking for someone who can think strategically about long-term user journeys while executing tactically on immediate design challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Develop strategic design solutions by translating business requirements and user insights into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that solve real user problems

• Create and maintain design systems ensuring consistency across products while documenting patterns, components, and guidelines for scalable design implementation

• Facilitate collaborative design processes by leading design workshops, stakeholder reviews, and cross-functional brainstorming sessions to align teams around user-centered solutions

• Leverage AI and automation tools strategically to enhance design workflows while maintaining focus on human-centered design principles and critical decision-making

• Measure and optimize user experiences through A/B testing, analytics analysis, and iterative design improvements based on user feedback and performance data

• Present design decisions to stakeholders at all levels, effectively communicating design rationale with clear connections to user needs and business impact

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and quality implementation while maintaining design integrity throughout development

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously learning and applying new methodologies to improve design practices and outcomes

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional UX design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design process, interaction design, user research, and measurable business impact

• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools, with demonstrated ability to create high-fidelity interactive prototypes

• Proven user research expertise with hands-on experience conducting interviews, usability tests, surveys, and translating insights into actionable design recommendations

• Strong foundation in design principles including information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and responsive/mobile-first design

• Cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated success working with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects on time

• Strategic thinking abilities to connect design decisions to business objectives and articulate the value of user experience to non-design stakeholders

• Bachelor’s Degree

Nice to Haves

• AI tool integration experience leveraging tools like Figma AI, Adobe Firefly, or similar platforms to enhance design workflows while maintaining design quality and human oversight

• Advanced analytics and data analysis skills including experience with tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar platforms to measure user behavior and design performance

• Leadership and mentorship experience including managing design projects, mentoring junior designers, or leading design system initiatives across multiple product teams

• Technical understanding with basic knowledge of HTML/CSS, development constraints, and ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams on implementation details

What We Offer

In addition to offering a competitive salary and equity, we want to ensure every team member has the tools they need to work to the best of their ability. To that end…

We are committed to your Ownership:

• We cultivate an environment where team members feel ownership over the work they do. Everyone in an organization has big ideas and we want to hear them and implement them.

• All of our employees have equity compensation. We want you to benefit from all the hard work you do in helping patients and catalyzing this shift in healthcare.

We are committed to your Wellness:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401k plan

• Flexible PTO, sick days, and working hours

• Santa Monica HQ with 180 degree beach views and daily catered lunches

We are committed to your Growth:

• Fast paced work environment geared towards professional growth

• Get the chance to move roles within the organization to learn new skills and continue to make an impact

We are committed to building Community:

• Monthly team events, dinners, & happy hours

• Special team outings - some past events have included: yacht cruises, visits to Universal Studios, Magic Castle, and Vegas

Compensation Range: $140K - $170K