Content Designer I
Interview Stages
| Stage | Interviewer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiter Screen | [Recruiter Name] | 30 min |
| Hiring Manager Screen | [Hiring Manager Name] | 45 min |
| Portfolio Review | All Hiring Team | 60 min |
| Round 2: PM | [PM Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Designer | [Designer Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Engineering | [Engineering Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
Recruiter Screen
Focus Areas: Curiosity, Growth Mindset, Communication
- What part of writing or communication are you most curious to grow in professionally?
- Tell me about a time you were new to something. How did you go about learning it?
- How do you usually approach feedback on your writing?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Writing Foundations, Problem Solving
- Tell me about a time you helped clarify something confusing for others.
- What do you do when you're not sure how to write about something new?
- How do you approach working with someone who thinks differently than you?
Portfolio Review
Focus Areas: Writing Clarity, Structure, Intent
The candidate should walk through two writing or UX content projects they're proud of, even if school-based or self-initiated. They should explain the audience, the goals, how they approached structure or tone, and what they learned from the process.
Round 2 Interviews
PM Interview
Focus Areas: Communication, Context Awareness, Collaboration
- How do you ensure your writing supports product or user goals?
- Tell me about a time you asked questions to better understand what you were writing about.
- How do you collaborate with non-writers like PMs or engineers?
- What role do you think content plays in product development?
Designer Interview
Focus Areas: UX Thinking, Craft, Feedback
- How do you and visual designers work together to make a flow or screen feel clear?
- How do you give feedback on visual designs when you're not the expert?
- Tell me about a time you and a designer disagreed — how did you move forward?
- How do you use writing to make designs more usable?
Engineering Interview
Focus Areas: Simplicity, Systems Thinking, Flexibility
- What do you do when your writing doesn't fit in the interface the way you planned?
- How do you handle last-minute changes that impact your content?
- Tell me how you might simplify something technical for a new user.
- Have you ever written for an empty state, error, or system message?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Learning Mindset, Communication Style, Team Fit
- What's something you've learned recently that changed how you write?
- How do you like to receive and give feedback on your work?
- What kind of environment helps you do your best writing?
- What's your favorite example of clear writing in everyday life?