Steven
Design Leader in Los Angeles, United States
About
Design leader with deep roots in craft and a passion for building design-forward products and brands with talented, collaborative teams. Known for strong taste, positive energy, and the ability to bring creative and analytical groups together to get meaningful work done.
Experience
Product & Design Advisor at Self-Employed
Advise early-stage startups on product strategy, UX, and brand. Provide hands-on support through product reviews, design direction, and founder decision-making.
Advisory Board at KinoSaito
Support leadership with fundraising awareness, context, and general advisory feedback.
VP of Design at Magic Labs
Led product and brand design across core product experiences and marketing. Helped define design standards, team culture, and the evolution of the Magic brand.
VP, UX and Design at Vista
Built and led a global UX organization focused on scalable product design and personalized e-commerce.
Product Design, Brand, and Strategy at Netflix
Led brand design through a global refresh and served as an IC during the early growth of Netflix Originals. Later led product design and creative innovation efforts to move complex, cross-functional work forward.
Design Director at Wealthfront
Developed intuitive interfaces for a leading digital finance platform, enhancing user satisfaction and brand cohesion.
Design Director, Personal Finance (Mint.com & Quicken) at Intuit
Led a world-class team of designers and developers, driving user experience improvements across financial management products.