Penguin Random House Graphic Designer Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Penguin Random House.
Penguin Random House
Motion Graphics Designer
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Applied and the very next business day got invited to a skills test. The test involved a significant effort to create a :20 animation sample with audio, and it was unpaid. Following the skills test, there was an HR screener, and then an interview with the hiring manager. The conversations were great, but ultimately, I wasn't selected, likely due to the large pool of talented individuals currently seeking employment. They were very respectful throughout, but the rejection was disappointing. My main feedback is that if such a substantial unpaid design test is required, there should be complete transparency about the number of other candidates being considered.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you approach working with and guiding other designers?
Penguin Random House
Graphic Designer
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a good interview overall. They asked a variety of things, and then I had to go through the projects in my portfolio. It took a while to get feedback after that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What inspires your design work?
- Can you share an instance where you faced a project challenge and how you resolved it?
- Describe your approach to managing criticism or negative feedback.
Penguin Random House
Graphic Designer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was in writing and I just had a first part, the second interview was supposed to be right after (like within one hour). The second part is a virtual meeting with a representative from the HR department immediately you complete your proper documentation as our newly recruited employee to discuss further on your job offer and attend to your questions.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Are you currently employed?
- What are your thoughts on "Privacy and code of conduct?"
- How do you collaborate with copywriters, developers, and project managers?
Penguin Random House Graphic Designer Interview Questions
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“How do you use feedback to improve your designs?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on "Privacy and code of conduct?"”
Read reports →“What inspires your design work?”
Read reports →“How do you collaborate with copywriters, developers, and project managers?”
Read reports →“Describe your approach to managing criticism or negative feedback.”
Read report →“How do you approach working with and guiding other designers?”
Read report →“What aspects of my portfolio appeal to you?”
Read report →“Are you currently employed?”
Read report →“What makes you want this job?”
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Across all 7 Penguin Random House interview reports.