Here is a brief overview of what to expect during our hiring process. All interviews will be conducted virtually via Google Meet. We recommend finding a quiet, distraction-free environment with a stable internet connection for your interviews.

Step 1 - Initial Interview

The first step is a brief interview to determine whether you're a potential fit to our position. During this interview, we'll learn about your background, including your education, skills, work experience and current employment status. 

Duration: 15 minutes
Interviewers: 1

Step 2 - Technical Interview: Portfolio Review

Technical interviews focus on job-related skills and do not necessarily involve coding or engineering assessments.

Following your initial interview, we'll assess your design skills and knowledge relevant to the role. You'll be asked to share your screen and present 1-2 past projects, walking us through your design process, key decisions, and outcomes.

Duration: 45 minutes
Interviewers: 1

Note: The technical interview - portfolio review will be recorded for further review by our team.

Step 3 - Technical Interview: Live Design

After reviewing your portfolio, we'd like to further assess your UX/UI design skills through a practical exercise, also known as a whiteboard challenge. During this interview, you'll work through a design problem in real time while explaining your approach and decisions.

Duration: 60 minutes
Interviewers: 1-2, depending on team availability

Preparation

To minimize potential technical issues, please prepare your design environment in advance:

  • Ensure you have a fast, stable internet connection.
  • Have your preferred design tools ready, such as a digital whiteboard, wireframing tool, or prototyping application.
  • Disable all AI-assisted features in your design tools.

Interview Structure

  1. Project setup (10 minutes)
    • Share your entire screen with the interviewer.
    • The interviewer will introduce the design challenge, including its requirements, expectations, and constraints.
    • You'll have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions before beginning the challenge.
  2. Design challenge (50 minutes). You'll explore the problem, develop design solutions, discuss key decisions and trade-offs, and communicate your thought process with the interviewer(s).

Note: The technical interview - live design will be recorded for further review by our team.

Step 4 - Panel Interview

After demonstrating strong technical competency, you'll be invited to schedule the panel interview. This interview is primarily non-technical and focuses on your communication, collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and thought process. We'll also explore how your working style and values align with our team's culture.

Duration: 60 minutes
Interviewers: 3-4

Note: The panel interview will be recorded for further review by our team.

Step 5 - HR Interview

The final stage is the HR interview to discuss your compensation package and employment terms. Key terms discussed and mutually agreed upon during this interview, such as salary structure, will be documented in your written offer letter.

Duration: 30 minutes
Interviewers: HR representative and hiring manager

AI Usage Policy

The use of AI tools during interviews is not permitted. Our interviews are designed to assess your individual knowledge, skills, experience, and thought process. Your responses and work must reflect your own abilities rather than content generated or assisted by AI. Any use of AI tools during an interview will be considered a violation of our interview integrity policy and may affect your candidacy. While we encourage and regularly use AI tools in our daily work, they are not permitted during the interview process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Interview Reschedule Policy

At xFanatical, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, necessitating the rescheduling of interviews. To accommodate these situations while maintaining an efficient and respectful hiring process, please follow the following guidelines:

  • Rescheduling: cancel your existing booking before selecting a new slot to avoid double bookings.
  • Late cancellations: if cancelling within 1 calendar day of your interview, notify us promptly with a brief reason. Unexplained cancellations may affect your application.
  • Multiple rescheduling: rescheduling more than once will not be accepted.
  • No-shows: missing a scheduled interview without prior notice may affect your current application and future opportunities with xFanatical.

In the end

We wish you the best of luck throughout the interview process and look forward to learning more about your skills, experience, and perspectives. We hope the experience is both insightful and enjoyable. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact our HR specialist.