Senior Graphic Designer
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: Creative Director | [Creative Director] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Design Team | [Designer Interviewers] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Marketing/Brand | [Marketing/Brand Partners] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
Recruiter Screen
Focus Areas: Leadership, Communication, Professional Experience
- What drew you to graphic design, and what excites you about this senior role?
- Tell me about your professional experience and how you've grown as a designer.
- How do you approach mentoring junior designers or leading design projects?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Strategic Thinking, Design Leadership, Problem-solving
- How do you approach aligning design work with broader business or brand objectives?
- Tell me about a complex design project you led and how you ensured its success.
- How do you balance maintaining design quality with meeting project deadlines?
Portfolio Review
Focus Areas: Design Excellence, Strategic Thinking, Project Leadership
The candidate should present 5-7 significant projects from their portfolio, explaining their strategic approach, creative direction, and measurable outcomes. The presentation should demonstrate their design excellence, ability to think strategically, and leadership in driving projects from concept to completion. Focus on projects that showcase their ability to solve complex design challenges, lead creative direction, and deliver impactful results.
Round 2 Interviews
Creative Director Interview
Focus Areas: Creative Vision, Strategic Design, Leadership
- How do you approach developing and maintaining a cohesive creative vision across multiple projects?
- Tell me about a time you had to push back on stakeholder requests to maintain design integrity.
- How do you balance creative exploration with strategic business needs?
- What's your approach to staying ahead of design trends while creating timeless work?
Design Team Interview
Focus Areas: Team Leadership, Mentorship, Collaboration
- How do you approach leading design projects with multiple team members?
- Tell me about your experience mentoring or developing junior designers.
- How do you foster collaboration and creativity within a design team?
- What's your approach to giving constructive feedback on others' design work?
Marketing/Brand Interview
Focus Areas: Brand Strategy, Marketing Integration, Cross-functional Collaboration
- How do you ensure design work aligns with and enhances brand strategy?
- Tell me about your experience working with marketing teams to achieve business objectives.
- How do you approach designing for different audience segments or markets?
- What's your process for translating marketing goals into effective visual solutions?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Cultural Leadership, Strategic Vision, Team Impact
- How do you contribute to building a positive creative culture?
- What's your vision for how design can drive business success?
- How do you approach balancing multiple priorities and leading by example?