# Steven

**Design Leader · Los Angeles, United States**

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.

Profile: https://path.cv/steve

*Last updated: July 2026*

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## Experience

### Product & Design Advisor at Self-Employed
*Aug 2024 – Present*

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
*Sep 2021 – Present*

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

### VP of Design at Magic Labs
*Sep 2022 – Aug 2024*

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
*Nov 2020 – Jul 2022*

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

### Product Design, Brand, and Strategy at Netflix
*Sep 2013 – Nov 2020*

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
*Sep 2012 – Sep 2013*

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

### Design Director, Personal Finance (Mint.com & Quicken) at Intuit
*Apr 2010 – Sep 2012*

Led a world-class team of designers and developers, driving user experience improvements across financial management products.

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## Skills

Product Design · Brand Strategy · UX Design · Creative Direction · Team Leadership · E-commerce · Design Systems