Robert A.M. Stern Architects Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was pretty laid-back. I had chats with a few current team members, and they were all really nice. Then, I had a video call with my potential supervisor. We discussed what the internship would involve, and it felt like we were both trying to see if it was a good match. Everyone I spoke with was genuinely kind and respectful.

I had a really good interview experience right after graduating. The team made the conversation feel relaxed and easy to talk to, which helped me feel less nervous. I especially liked that they asked really specific and direct questions about my design process, not just about what I can do. It felt like they cared about my ideas and what I could become, not just if I could do the tasks. The whole time, they were encouraging and nice.

I had an in-person interview with a senior associate at the New York office. It was a pleasant arrival and greeting process with minimal waiting time in their extensive foyer library. The large part of my interview was held in a small breakout conference room and mainly consisted of a presentation of my portfolio of work, some questions as to my level of involvement on some of the more impressive projects and then a short introduction to the way they work. My interviewer also invited a partner in to chat with me shortly before giving a full tour of the studio floor including their extensive materials libraries, model shop, individual design studios, and even a walk-through of Mr. Stern's personal office space.

Recruiting on campus, I had an informal chat with partners and senior staff. We went over my portfolio and talked about the job, including its duties and chances to grow.