I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Google (New York, NY) in Sep 2019
Interview
The entire process lasted for a full day, which included four interviews. These interviews were a combination of multiple single interviews and a presentation in front of a panel of eight designers. After the presentation, I had the opportunity to sit down for lunch with one of the designers, who gave me a wealth of information about what it's like to work there. The lunch was informative and provided me with a deeper understanding of the company culture and work environment. Overall, it was a rigorous but rewarding experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you build an app. Sketch out your thought process.
It was difficult. A junior ui ux designer should be really prepared. A senior designer could pass the interview. For principal designers it may be easy to pass since they ask for at least 4 years of experience.
The interview process was long, and the first interview consisted of a portfolio share-out, where you talk at length about one or two case studies. Big emphasis on process and rationale behind design decisions, peppered with questions about specific situations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where your design was in conflict with developer capability. How did you navigate that?
The process began with submitting my application through their career portal, Shortly after, I had an initial phone screening with an HR representative. This 30-minute conversation covered an introduction to the company and the role, a brief discussion about my background and experience, and my reasons for wanting to join TechInnovate. Next, I had a technical phone interview with one of their senior engineers, which involved discussing my past projects and solving some algorithmic problems. Following this, I was given a coding challenge that required building a small application using the technologies mentioned in the job posting. The final stage was an on-site interview that included multiple rounds: a deep dive into my technical skills, a system design interview, and a cultural fit assessment. The entire experience was rigorous but well-structured, providing a comprehensive evaluation of my technical and interpersonal skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a challenging project you worked on, specifically focusing on how you approached and solved a significant technical problem?