Steven Kilzer

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Director of Product Design, UX/UI at Bombas

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Steven is the Director of Product Design at Bombas, leading the UX team with a background that spans design, strategy, and engineering in both startup and enterprise settings. He has a proven track record at major brands like J. Crew and Levis and holds a BBA from the University of Portland.

Peers describe him as a professional, a great communicator, and a great designer.

While at J. Crew, he led the creation of the companys first digital design system.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Good Listener

Appreciative

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Topics They Care About

UX/UI Leadership
Currently leads the UX design team at Bombas. com and has experience mentoring designers and building cross-functional partnerships at J. Crew.
Digital Design Systems
Spearheaded the creation of J. Crew's first-ever digital design system, showcasing his expertise in creating scalable design frameworks.
E-commerce Innovation
His career includes redesigning the global Levi. com site, creating a digital fit guide, and launching a new homepage for Bombas.

Media Appearances

Steven has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2019
Director of Product Design, UX/UI at Bombas
5-2018 - 8-2019
Lead Product Designer, UX/UI at J.Crew
2-2017 - 5-2018
Product Designer, UX/UI at Levi Strauss & Co.

Education

9-2005 - 6-2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from University of Portland

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steven is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steven

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steven move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Steven take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Steven

Personality Compatibility


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