I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (New York, NY)
Interview
Two-round interview process with straightforward questions that felt more like a natural conversation. First round was with two associates, second round with two principals. Everyone was professional, approachable, and very responsive to email inquiries throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Based on what you've learned at graduate school, what is a topic you would like to research in your first year at SOM?
The interview felt genuinely welcoming and relaxed. From the start, they emphasized the cross-disciplinary nature of the firm, which really resonated with me. I appreciated how they weren’t just focused on technical skills but were genuinely curious about the ideas behind my projects. The conversation flowed naturally, and I felt like they were interested in how I think and how my background could bring something unique to their team. It made me even more excited about the possibility of working in a place that values diverse perspectives and open dialogue.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
talk about any teamwork projects that you'ved worked on
I applied online. I interviewed at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Chicago, IL) in Dec 2023
Interview
Talked about my portfolio and asked questions. It was with a studio lead and she was really nice. It was via zoom for around 45 minutes, she didn’t ask me very many questions which was surprising.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to show her my portfolio and go in depth with concepts.
Junior Designer applicants have rated the interview process at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 82% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Junior Designer roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as a Junior Designer according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Group panel interview: 33%
One on one interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
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