Design Ops Manager 1
Interview Stages
| Stage | Interviewer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiter Screen | [Recruiter Name] | 30 min |
| Hiring Manager Screen | [Hiring Manager Name] | 45 min |
| Round 2: PM | [PM Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Designer | [Designer Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Engineer | [Engineering Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
Recruiter Screen
Focus Areas: Organization, Curiosity, Communication
- What types of systems or tools do you enjoy organizing or managing?
- Tell me about a time you supported a team behind the scenes — what did you do?
- What kind of problems do you like solving?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Process Awareness, Follow-Through, Adaptability
- Tell me about a time you coordinated a project or event — what was your role?
- How do you manage your time when multiple teams need your help at once?
- What do you do when a task or system is unclear or ambiguous?
Round 2 Interviews
PM Interview
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Communication, Prioritization
- How do you ensure stakeholders stay informed on logistics or updates?
- Tell me about a time you helped a team meet a deadline or stay on track.
- What do you do when priorities suddenly change?
- How do you keep teams aligned without micromanaging?
Design Interview
Focus Areas: Support Mindset, Workflow Awareness, Systems Thinking
- What's your role in helping designers do their best work?
- Tell me about a time you helped improve or organize a design-related workflow.
- How do you collect or organize team resources?
- What tools or templates have you helped maintain or improve?
Engineering Interview
Focus Areas: Cross-Functional Communication, Detail Orientation, Adaptability
- How do you make sure you're communicating effectively across different functions?
- What systems or processes have you helped document or standardize?
- Tell me about a time you helped solve a small but meaningful pain point.
- How do you respond when something falls through the cracks?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Team Fit, Values, Growth Mindset
- What does being a "glue person" mean to you, and do you see yourself that way?
- How do you contribute to a positive and supportive team culture?
- What's something you've learned recently that you're proud of?
- Where are you hoping to grow in the next year?