SmithGroup Designer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SmithGroup.
SmithGroup
Interior Designer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a pretty standard interview. We went through my portfolio for a bit. They said afterwards they wanted someone with more experience, even though I have 5 years in the field and 4 years focused on healthcare.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
- Have you worked with clients directly in meetings before?
SmithGroup
Interior Designer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I submitted my application online towards the end of June. By the end of July, I received an email to set up a phone interview, as I'm not local to the office. The HR person wanted to know if I could do the call that day or the next. We ended up having the phone interview the day after the email. It was supposed to start at 10 am, but the call actually came an hour later. She asked if it was still okay to chat, and I confirmed. We then went through some basic questions, with the HR person taking notes as I spoke. The whole call lasted about 20 minutes. I asked about what happens next, and she said I'd get an email by the week's end about whether I'd be invited for an in-person interview. I heard back within the week, but unfortunately, they decided to move forward with another candidate. It was still a nice experience, though; the HR person was pleasant and replied to my emails promptly.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you discuss a favorite project from your portfolio?
- What design software are you proficient with?
- How did you handle problems when working on a collaborative project with Architecture?
SmithGroup
Designer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interviewers started by asking me about myself, then we discussed interior design. After that, they had me go through my portfolio, explaining and introducing my projects. They finished by giving me feedback on my portfolio and then recommended that I apply.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What sector of interior design are you interested in working in?
SmithGroup Designer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SmithGroup interview reports.
“What sector of interior design are you interested in working in?”
Read reports →“What design software are you proficient with?”
Read reports →“What experience do you have with rhino?”
Read reports →“What are your career goals?”
Read reports →“How did you handle problems when working on a collaborative project with Architecture?”
Read report →“Have you worked with clients directly in meetings before?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a favorite project from your portfolio?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 SmithGroup interview reports.