HDR Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HDR.
HDR
Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied through a job portal and then got a call from the hiring manager about 2 weeks later. Round 1 interview was with the hiring manager and some other people. They asked questions about my previous experience, what I'm interested in, and my skills. Two weeks after that, I got a call for Round 2. Round 2 was with the hiring manager and two senior leaders. This round was more technical and focused on my skills and prior experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you introduce yourself?
- What subjects are you most interested in?
- How experienced are you with software?
HDR
Senior Designer
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Got in touch with a recruiter. The first meeting was with some of the leaders in the office, including the studio head and another manager. We briefly reviewed my projects with some interactive questions and answers. It was quite informative and a pleasant experience. I let them know soon after the interviews that I had accepted another offer, so I didn't complete the entire process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your role and responsibilities in your past projects?
HDR
Interior Designer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
I interviewed with HDR's interiors department recently. It was a bit awkward initially, but I went ahead and showed them my portfolio. They seemed really quiet and reserved, which isn't really my vibe. I'm looking for a bit more excitement, both in potential colleagues and the work itself, as things felt a little bland.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your current work experience?
- What kind of projects have you been involved in?
- How much work do you typically handle?
HDR Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HDR interview reports.
“How do you find inspiration for your design work?”
Read reports →“What subjects are you most interested in?”
Read reports →“What is your salary expectation?”
Read reports →“What prompted you to contact HDR?”
Read reports →“How do you feel about mentorship?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Could you start by telling us a little about yourself?”
Read report →“How do you handle working on multiple projects at once?”
Read report →“Could you walk me through your portfolio?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 HDR interview reports.