Graphic Design Mock Interview

Practice 31 Graphic Design interview questions covering portfolio presentation, creative process, and software expertise.

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Gentry Edwards

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.

This is often the first question in an interview. It is a deceptively simple question. The interviewer wants to know about who you are and your career trajectory. But, you are making your first impression with your answer. If it is too personal or non-professional (i.e. "my name is Josh and I really like cats and Anime"), it can start the interview off on the wrong foot.

Gentry Edwards

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.

Focus primarily on your career to date and where you hope to go with your career. It isn't necessary, but you can add something personal about yourself. That said, the best approach is something memorable and unique that might set you apart from others and adds to who you are as a designer.

Gentry Edwards

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.

Establish yourself as a strong, confident and worthy candidate. This is your chance to make a great first impression on the interviewer. This is your "elevator pitch" and should be rehearsed ahead of an interview. Be able to tell your career story in 30-45 seconds.

Gentry Edwards

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.

My name is _____ and I'm passionate about design. I started my career as an intern at McCann and fell in love with the power of design and the impact it can make for a product or a campaign. At McCann, I had the opportunity to work with an Art Director who took me under her wing and gave me so many opportunities to grow as a designer. After two years at McCann, I worked my way up to the role of production artist. I'm ready to continue growing and I applied for this position based on the amazing work I've seen from your agency. What you are doing is something I want to be a part of.

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31Graphic Design Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about yourself.

2.What interests you about working for our agency?

3.Walk me through your portfolio.

4.Do you see yourself as a print designer or a digital designer?

5.How do you approach the client relationship?

6.On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate your competency in Adobe CC applications?

7.What is universal design?

8.Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a client.

9.Have you ever told a client "no?"

10.How do you approach client revisions to your work?

11.Do you use creative briefs?

12.Tell me about a time you led a team.

13.Are you familiar with interactive elements in PowerPoint?

14.Tell me something you struggle with as a designer. How do you work to overcome it?

15.What are you doing to grow your skillset as a designer?

16.What is a brand that you love?

17.What is your favorite font to use in your design work?

18.What is your approach to designing an infographic?

19.Tell me about a time you solved a conflict with a co-worker.

20.How do you stay up to speed on design trends?

21.Where do you see yourself in two years?

22.How do you deal with creative block?

23.How do you deal with a client when the project's scope begins to creep?

24.What do you think makes a good designer?

25.What is the recommended DPI for printing files?

26.How can typeography choices disrupt design work?

27.Why is color theory important in design?

28.What are your superpowers?

29.What inspires you as a designer?

30.What is bleed in printing?

31.What questions for you have for me?