NerdWallet Product Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NerdWallet.
NerdWallet
Senior Product Designer
Senior Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
First, there was a portfolio review where we went through one project in detail for about 30 minutes. The panel was really respectful and asked good questions, not trying to trick me. After that presentation interview, I had individual meetings with a product manager and an engineer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the reasoning behind your design choices for the presented project?
NerdWallet
Product Designer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Technical
The best interviewing process I have had. Began with a call from talent acquisition, then a casual lunch onsite with a designer or two, then a phone conversation with a designer manager and then a long, but friendly on-site interview. The onsite included a one hour portfolio presentation and a white boarding challenge. Everyone was very friendly, enthusiastic, accommodating and collaborative. Though it was a very long day, everyone made me feel super comfortable and at ease.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How do you think others would describe your work style?
- If you had a design superpower, what would it be?
- What draws you to work for NerdWallet?
NerdWallet
Product Designer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got contacted by an internal recruiter. First, I had a 30-min chat with the recruiter. Then, I had a 45-min 1:1 with a senior designer. I got rejected by email from the recruiter 2 weeks after the 1:1. Pretty standard process overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you more focused on UX or UI aspects of product design?
NerdWallet Product Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NerdWallet interview reports.
“If you had a design superpower, what would it be?”
Read reports →“Are you more focused on UX or UI aspects of product design?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Nerdwallet?”
Read reports →“What draws you to work for NerdWallet?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the reasoning behind your design choices for the presented project?”
Read report →“How do you think others would describe your work style?”
Read report →“Can you tell me a bit about yourself and what makes you interested in working at NerdWallet?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 NerdWallet interview reports.