I was contacted by a recruiter a few weeks after applying on their site, and we spoke on the phone for 20 minutes, and then set up a meeting for the following week. After meeting with several art directors, the HR rep asked me about expected salary. They said they would get in touch, and after several days called to set up another interview with a creative director. Several days after that they emailed to say they chose another person. Throughout the process they were very friendly, responsive and open.

Interview process consisted of 4 stages over about 3 weeks. Initial recruiter screening (30 min) A conversation about my background, previous agency experience, and the type of work I was looking for. The recruiter was friendly and transparent about the role and team structure. Portfolio review with design team (1 hour) Presented 3–4 projects and walked through my creative process, concept development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and execution details. Questions focused on visual systems, storytelling, and how I approached feedback and iteration. Creative / cross-functional interview (45 min) Met with a mix of designers and creative leads. Discussion was more conversational and focused on collaboration style, communication, handling ambiguity, and working in fast-paced environments. Final interview with leadership (30–45 min) More focused on long-term career goals, culture fit, and how I would contribute to the team creatively. Overall experience was positive and professional. Communication was clear throughout the process and everyone I spoke with was thoughtful and welcoming. The process felt collaborative rather than overly intense.