Gusto Product Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 21 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Gusto.
Gusto
Product Designer
Staff Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
The process was okay, it started with a recruiter screener, then a portfolio review with the hiring manager, followed by a panel interview with four people covering values alignment, cross-functional collaboration, a deep dive into my portfolio, and finally an interview with the hiring manager. It was all pretty organized, professional, and transparent, though I didn't get an offer and they just said they went with other candidates without any useful feedback.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you faced challenges in achieving team alignment?
- What potential reasons might lead you to leave this role within the first year?
Gusto
Product Designer
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a basic product design interview. First, there was a recruiter screen, then a portfolio presentation to the hiring manager. After that, it was a virtual on-site, which included a behavioral interview with a product leader, another portfolio presentation to 3 senior/staff designers, a cultural/values alignment interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager. Everyone I met at Gusto was nice, thoughtful, and seemed like people I'd enjoy working with. It's clear they prioritize people and culture. I'd definitely consider applying for roles at Gusto again.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share a time you encountered challenges with a team or product during a project, how you handled it, and what you learned from the experience?
Gusto
Product Designer
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
The interview process was good overall. After the portfolio review, I asked the recruiter for feedback, but they said they weren't able to provide it. It's pretty funny, honestly, coming from a company that focuses on people and HR solutions, that they can't give some basic feedback to a candidate after a review. This is a really simple thing that could be super helpful for someone looking for a job. You can't really market HR solutions if you're not considering the candidate experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about the work you presented.
- Can you elaborate on the projects I saw in your portfolio?
- Walk me through your design process for the pieces you shared.
Gusto Product Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Gusto interview reports.
“What is your speed with Figma?”
Read reports →“How did you get into product design?”
Read reports →“What led you to choose this particular design solution?”
Read reports →“What was the reasoning behind your design choices?”
Read reports →“How quickly can you get up to speed to complete this project?”
Read report →“What potential reasons might lead you to leave this role within the first year?”
Read report →“Walk me through your design process for the pieces you shared.”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What qualities would your ideal manager and company culture have?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 Gusto interview reports.