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      Junior Designer Interview

      10 Oct 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY

      Other Junior Designer interview reviews for Penguin Random House

      Junior Designer Interview

      7 Nov 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Sept 2016

      Interview

      I got a call from HR, which I thoiught would be a quick interview. Just going over my resume and such. It actually ended up with a lot of questions. I then went in for an in-person interview with HR. She was really a little formal, but very nice. After that interview, she sent me upstairs to meet with the Art Director. We actually had a lot of things in common, and she was pretty cool. Meeting with her was more casual, and it was more of a conversation than asking questions. About a week or so later, she sent an art test to the applicants that was due the following Monday. About 3 weeks later, I received a call from the woman I interviewed with in HR, thanking me for meeting with them, and saying that the Art Director decided to move forward with another applicant, and they'll keep my resume on file. I'm a little bummed I didn't get the job, but it is very classy and decent on their part to actually call the people who did not get hired. Most places don't even tell you anymore.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      1. What books do you like to read? 2. Do you think design is important in book publishing? 3. Why do you want to work in publishing? 4. What was the hardest thing about your last job? 5. What was a criticism your last boss gave you?
      Answer question
      8
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House

      Interview

      Interview was online with two of their senior designers. Mainly spoke through my projects with some general chat afterwards. Really nice experience with plenty of support offered along the way for my disability. They gave great feedback after the interview that was super constructive and will be incredibly helpful going forward.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Asked me to speak through my portfolio.
      Answer question
      1

      Junior Designer Interview

      4 Aug 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Oct 2021

      Interview

      1st interview with HR, 2nd interview is 45min-1 hr with design team leads, if you pass, there's a 3rd interview with the design director before making the final decision. Took awhile to hear back on whether or not I got the role.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in this role
      Answer question

      Junior Designer Interview

      2 May 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Penguin Random House

      Interview

      The interviewer was friendly and felt comfortable talking to him. He asked mainly about my projects and portfolio and how the process went. He explained about the working environment and process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in book design?
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