HKS 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 HKS.
HKS
Designer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process at HKS was organized and friendly. The team emphasized collaboration, design thinking, and cultural fit. Recruiters communicated clearly, and everyone I met seemed genuinely passionate about architecture and the firm’s mission. The focus was less on technical software tests and more on understanding my design approach and how I handle feedback.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share a project that best embodies your design philosophy?
HKS
Senior Designer
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Was passed between two internal recruiters. The second one totally ghosted me for over a week after my second Zoom interview. Then they eventually told me they picked someone else. It felt like a pretty disrespectful process.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you walk me through your portfolio?
- What has your work experience entailed?
HKS
Interior Designer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I was studying abroad in Italy for the spring semester, and was able to interview over video. Most firms wouldn't give me the time of day when they learned I was abroad, but that didn't scare HKS. During the interview, I went through my portfolio with the president of interior design and the project manager, and asked questions about the workplace.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What do you like about HKS?
- What questions do you have about the workplace?
HKS Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HKS interview reports.
“Which software do you like the most?”
Read reports →“What do you like about HKS?”
Read reports →“What draws you to the hospitality industry?”
Read reports →“Would you be open to working in a department other than the one you applied for?”
Read reports →“Could you share a project that best embodies your design philosophy?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career aspirations?”
Read report →“Can you walk me through your portfolio?”
Read report →“What kind of projects are you hoping to work on?”
Read report →“What is your approach to design projects?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 HKS interview reports.