Konrad Group Ux Designer Interview Questions
& Process

My interview experience for a UX/UI Designer role in London started really well, but it ended up being a bit all over the place and I was left disappointed. First, I had a chat with someone in Canada who was great; they laid out the role and the interview plan clearly. Then, I went to London for an in-person interview where I met a senior designer and showed them my portfolio. That went super well too – we really clicked talking about design, learning, and client stuff. After that, there was a take-home assignment that felt a bit off. The brief seemed more about an internal exercise than what the actual job would involve, like strategic thinking or real UX/UI work, and it felt like a lot to do for what it was. The last step was meeting the CEO in person. We talked about the company culture, working with developers and other designers, and their future plans. I even got a tour of the office, which made it seem like things were progressing nicely. But then, after all that time, travel, and effort, I just got a standard rejection email. They said it was between me and one other person, but the job keeps getting posted again, which was a bummer and didn't feel right based on what they'd said. I think they should look at their process to make it clearer, make sure the tasks match the job better, and be more upfront about the outcome, especially with the time commitment involved.

The Konrad Group interview usually kicks off with a recruiter call to chat about your experience, why you're interested, and if you're a good fit generally. After that, you'll get a design challenge to do at home, which usually takes 3–5 days. It's meant to see how you think about UX and your visual design skills. If they like your take-home, you'll have a portfolio interview where you'll present 2–3 of your projects to some designers or leads. They're looking at how you tell stories, your design process, and how polished your work is. It finishes up with some final chats with the team or a talk about culture fit.

The interview process involved an initial video call with someone from talent acquisition. Then, there was a portfolio walkthrough with a senior designer or design lead, and it's highly recommended to have 3+ case studies and design projects ready in a slide presentation. After that, there was a remote design test, which included an hour of whiteboarding, a 2.5-hour design task, and a presentation to several hiring people. This was followed by a chat with the VP, and then an offer. The whole thing was pleasant and professional. I stopped after the first round though because I was unclear about what they were looking for. It felt like you had to be incredibly skilled to get to the end and receive an offer.