Product Designer II (L2)
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: Communication, Curiosity, Growth Mindset
- How do you typically approach new design challenges when you're still gaining experience?
- Describe a time you took initiative to learn something new.
- Tell me about a moment when you collaborated across disciplines.
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Craft Thinking, Autonomy
- Tell me about a time you took ownership of a design project.
- How do you ensure your design work aligns with both user needs and business goals?
- What's your approach when working with cross-functional partners?
Portfolio Review
Focus Areas: Craft, Storytelling, Communication
The candidate should walk the interviewers through two case studies they are proud of. The presentation should focus on how they approached the design problem, their process, key decisions, and outcomes. The case studies should be relevant to the type of work they would do in this role.
Round 2 Interviews
PM Interview
Focus Areas: Product Thinking, Collaboration, Prioritization
- Tell me about a time your design work impacted the roadmap.
- How do you prioritize design trade-offs when working with product constraints?
- Describe a time when you influenced a product direction.
- How do you collaborate with PMs on strategy?
Designer Interview
Focus Areas: Craft, Feedback, Systems Thinking
- How do you evaluate if your design is successful?
- Describe a time you helped evolve a design system.
- How do you give and receive feedback with other designers?
- Tell me about a time your design thinking influenced another designer's work.
Engineering Interview
Focus Areas: Technical Collaboration, Feasibility Awareness, Trade-offs
- Describe a time you worked closely with engineering to solve a tricky problem.
- How do you handle design constraints coming from technical limitations?
- What's your handoff process like?
- Tell me about a time when engineering input significantly changed your design.
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Cultural Contribution, Team Fit, Growth Potential
- How do you support a culture of collaboration on your team?
- How do you help others grow while growing yourself?
- Tell me about a time you contributed to team morale or culture.