Forward Product Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Forward.
Forward
Product Designer
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty organized and clear, but man, the company culture felt really toxic. It seemed like everyone there was all-in, expecting you to prioritize work over your personal life. One executive mentioned that only certain types of people thrive at Forward, usually those who can commit fully to the company. It gave me the creeps, especially nowadays with remote work and so many successful startups. I was initially drawn to the mission, but learning more about the leadership changed my mind. They tend to hire people who are like them and aren't keen on differing opinions; they seem to want compliant employees. The designers themselves seemed alright, but I got the impression they weren't happy. Despite all these red flags, when they offered me the job, the salary was surprisingly low, especially for an in-person role in San Francisco and without perks like free meals common in other tech companies.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why did you choose to apply to Forward?
- Can you tell me which other companies you are considering?
Forward
Product Designer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty standard. First, there was a 30-minute recruiter call where they asked regular behavioral questions. Then, there was a one-hour case study walkthrough with a designer.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me why you are looking to leave your current company?
- What makes you want to work at Forward?
Forward
Product Designer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
I had some really good conversations throughout the process, including the recruiter call, my portfolio review, and some whiteboard exercises. Things were respectful, honest, and inspiring all the way up until the on-site interviews. However, one of the on-site interviews, which was supposed to be about culture fit, was a really shocking and disappointing experience. The interviewer was critical of my resume and dismissed my personal reasons for believing in Forward's mission.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain what impact means to you, and which companies pique your interest and for what reasons?
- What other companies are you interested in, and why?
Forward Product Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Forward interview reports.
“What do you think about our mission?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me which other companies you are considering?”
Read reports →“Why are you considering Meta or Amazon, and what significant work are they undertaking?”
Read reports →“What other companies are you interviewing with?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what impact means to you, and which companies pique your interest and for what reasons?”
Read report →“What other companies are you interested in, and why?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join this company?”
Read report →“Why did you choose to apply to Forward?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are looking to leave your current company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Forward interview reports.