Phone Screen: A brief introductory call with a recruiter or hiring manager to discuss the role and the candidate's background in more detail. Portfolio Review & In-Depth Interview: A more formal interview with the hiring team or design team. This might involve a presentation of the candidate's portfolio, where they can explain their design process and decision-making for past projects. There will also be discussions on the candidate's experience, design thinking approach, and soft skills like communication and collaboration. Design Challenge (Take-Home Assignment): Sometimes companies may provide a design challenge related to the position or a specific product/project. This allows them to assess the candidate's problem-solving skills and design thinking process firsthand. Reference Check & Offer: Following the interviews, the company may conduct reference checks to get further insights into the candidate's work ethic and performance. Once they've chosen a candidate, they will extend a formal job offer.