Design Ops 1
Interview Stages
| Stage | Interviewer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiter Screen | [Recruiter Name] | 30 min |
| Hiring Manager Screen | [Hiring Manager Name] | 45 min |
| Skills Assessment | All Hiring Team | 60 min |
| Round 2: Design Leader | [Design Leader] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Design Team | [Designer Interviewers] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Cross-functional | [Cross-functional Partner] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
Recruiter Screen
Focus Areas: Communication, Organization, Adaptability
- What drew you to design operations, and what excites you about this opportunity?
- Tell me about a time when you had to organize or coordinate a complex project or event.
- How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple competing deadlines?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Process Improvement, Team Support, Problem-solving
- How do you approach supporting a design team's day-to-day operations?
- Tell me about a time you identified a process that could be improved. What did you do?
- How do you handle unexpected obstacles or challenges in your work?
Skills Assessment
Focus Areas: Organization, Tool Proficiency, Process Creation
The candidate will be given a design operations scenario to work through. They should demonstrate their approach to organizing resources, creating processes, and supporting a design team. The assessment should focus on their organizational thinking, attention to detail, and ability to create clear documentation or processes.
Round 2 Interviews
Design Leader Interview
Focus Areas: Team Support, Resource Management, Communication
- How would you help a design team stay organized and efficient?
- Tell me about a time you had to manage resources or assets for a team.
- How do you ensure clear communication across a team or department?
- What systems or tools have you used to improve team workflows?
Design Team Interview
Focus Areas: Designer Support, Tool Knowledge, Problem-solving
- How do you approach supporting designers in their day-to-day work?
- What design tools are you familiar with, and how have you used them?
- Tell me about a time you helped solve a problem for a designer or design team.
- How do you handle requests from multiple designers with competing priorities?
Cross-functional Interview
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability
- How do you collaborate with people from different departments or disciplines?
- Tell me about a time you had to explain design processes to non-designers.
- How do you adapt your communication style for different audiences?
- What's your approach to coordinating work across multiple teams?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Cultural Contribution, Growth Mindset, Team Fit
- What do you value most in a team or work environment?
- How do you stay organized and motivated when managing multiple responsibilities?
- Where do you hope to grow in the next year in your design operations career?