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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

2024 — Current

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.

2021 — Current

Advisory Board at KinoSaito

Support leadership with fundraising awareness, context, and general advisory feedback.

2022 — 2024

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.

2020 — 2022

VP, UX and Design at Vista

Built and led a global UX organization focused on scalable product design and personalized e-commerce.

2013 — 2020

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.

2012 — 2013

Design Director at Wealthfront

Developed intuitive interfaces for a leading digital finance platform, enhancing user satisfaction and brand cohesion.

2010 — 2012

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.

Skills

Product DesignBrand StrategyUX DesignCreative DirectionTeam LeadershipE-commerceDesign Systems