How to Interview a Graphic Designer

The interviewing process is often nerve-racking for the interviewee, but it can also be a difficult process for the interviewer too. As an interviewer, you must be able to ask accurate and relevant questions related to the position and be able to identify character traits that would be a good fit for the job. 

• Look at samples. Since graphic design is an artistic career, request that your applicants bring portfolios of work they have done and review it thoroughly. This gives you a good idea of how much experience one has in graphic design as well as the style of work they typically gravitate towards.

• Ask the right questions. Other than your regular questions like “What is your greatest strength?” and “Why do you want this job?” ask questions directly related to the field like what their favorite project to work on was and why, what types of software they have experience using and what skills they think are most important for a graphic designer.

• Look for character traits. The way a person interacts in an interview can give you a lot of useful information. The interview should be a time for the interviewer to get to know the applicant as well as possible in the amount of time given. When listening to their answers and looking through their portfolio, look to see if some of the skills necessary to be a graphic designer are there like creativity, uniqueness, how well they have managed their projects, style and their communication skills.
  
  

Taking all of these things into consideration gives you a feel for the person’s character and how well they may do as a graphic designer.