Design Ops 2
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, Process Improvement
- What drew you to design operations, and what excites you about this opportunity?
- Tell me about a time when you improved a process or workflow for a team.
- How do you approach balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Process Creation, Team Support, Problem-solving
- How do you approach creating and implementing new processes for a design team?
- Tell me about a time you identified a gap in team operations and addressed it.
- How do you measure the success of operational improvements?
Skills Assessment
Focus Areas: Process Design, Tool Proficiency, Documentation
The candidate will be given a design operations scenario to work through. They should demonstrate their approach to designing processes, creating documentation, and implementing operational improvements. The assessment should focus on their ability to identify inefficiencies, create solutions, and communicate those solutions effectively.
Round 2 Interviews
Design Leader Interview
Focus Areas: Strategic Thinking, Resource Management, Team Support
- How do you align operational improvements with team and business goals?
- Tell me about a time you had to manage resources or budget for a design team.
- How do you approach supporting designers at different career stages?
- What's your approach to implementing new tools or systems for a design team?
Design Team Interview
Focus Areas: Designer Support, Tool Knowledge, Process Implementation
- How do you gather feedback from designers about their operational needs?
- Tell me about a time you helped designers adopt a new tool or process.
- How do you balance standardization with flexibility in design operations?
- What approaches have you used to improve collaboration within design teams?
Cross-functional Interview
Focus Areas: Collaboration, Communication, Stakeholder Management
- How do you build relationships with cross-functional partners?
- Tell me about a time you had to coordinate work between design and other departments.
- How do you communicate operational changes that affect multiple teams?
- What's your approach to resolving conflicts between different stakeholders?
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 approach continuous improvement in your work and team processes?
- Where do you hope to grow in the next year in your design operations career?