Lengthy process that included a high-level design project prompt. The project itself was quite in-depth for a preliminary screening and labor intensive. The project itself should have been more straightforward given the role was only for custom development and not designing for an in-line assortment of new goods. Project was to complete designs based on provided trends and supporting trend research.
Nonetheless the interviewers liked the project I completed and made it to the next round for a virtual meeting with direction and lead designer.
Upon the interview, I realized they didn't thoroughly review my qualifications, especially the director. She seemed surprised to know I did custom rug development even though it was clearly noted in my resume. But honestly not surprised considering her background was not in textile development for rugs so possibly a bit of a learning curve perhaps or in a rush to fill the role.
