Two calls, the second one video, followed by an assignment. Well organised, and good people, and good communication. Only issue was after only two calls a design assignment was provided to complete in "no more than 10 hrs". Before any indication as to where you stand in the process, or no onsite meetings. This is a excessive amount of time for a senior candidate to commit where there could still be any amount of people in the running. A leaner assignment completed in half the time could tell you as much, in conjunction with a site interview, and would show a bit more respect to the candidates.

I had a very positive initial call with an HR representative whose energy and openness made the conversation enjoyable and informative. The second round was with the director, during which I presented my portfolio and received a thorough overview of the team, their working style, and the role. The director expressed satisfaction with my presentation and indicated I would progress to the next stage. However, a week later, I received an email from a different HR person proposing to move me forward but for a lower-level position. I requested clarity about this lower-level role, including its description and expectations, but did not receive any response for two weeks. Eventually, I got a call from the same HR person who had not communicated with me before, offering a salary range that was less than half the market rate. They also mentioned a standard annual bonus of 5% and no stock options due to the company being unlisted. The interactions felt unprofessional to the point where I suspected they might have found my contact info online without proper engagement. Despite my repeated requests—both over the phone and by email—for more information about the role, I have not received any further response.