I was fortunate to apply internally with a referral link. Screening interview was first with internal talent acquisition / HR. Then official interview followed by a secondary interview meeting. All with Studio Directors/ Principals. Second interview included some lower / mid level designers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself? And let me see your design and conceptual process
The interview was very easy, mostly marked by discussing software skills and a willingness to work outside my area of experience. Otherwise, the 4 that interviewed me were very friendly and interested in my work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you willing to work in interiors though your education is architecture?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Gensler (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2023
Interview
After having a 15-minute phone call with the talent acquisition specialist, I was offered a "full" interview originally to be in-person. The interview ended up being rescheduled twice and switched to virtual and then only one of the three people logged into the call. It was very casual and rather informal, but went well and I was asked to do another interview with the people that were not able to be in the first one. The second call was a much more standard interview, being asked normal questions and going over my portfolio.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a time you did something you've never done before?