I applied through other source. I interviewed at Perkins Eastman (Costa Mesa, CA) in Sep 2025
Interview
My interview with the Perkins Eastman Costa Mesa studio was conducted over Zoom and had a conversational tone. I was asked to walk through my portfolio and explain the thinking behind several projects, focusing on the design process and how ideas developed rather than just the final visuals.
The discussion also touched on teamwork, communication, and how I approach collaboration in studio environments. Overall, it felt more like a thoughtful conversation about design and professional growth than a formal interview.
Typical of junior designer position interviews for recent graduates. It was conducted over zoom with two interviewers. We go over your portfolio, schooling, and qualifications and then questions for both parties.
Junior Designer applicants have rated the interview process at Perkins Eastman with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Perkins Eastman as a Junior Designer according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Presentation: 33%
Skills test: 33%
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