Process:
• Pre-interview phone call with the Design Lead
• 1-hour conversation with the Design Lead
• 2.5-hour on-site technical interview with the design team, including a portfolio presentation and a whiteboard challenge
I was rejected after the final round, but the Design Lead provided detailed feedback by email, which I really appreciated. The design team was welcoming and friendly during the onsite meeting.
Cons: I only found out in the final round that the role was fully on-site, which doesn’t work for me.
Whiteboard challenge:
They use an abstract design task not related to ETC’s real products. My challenge was to design a plant care app for two friends (a gardener and a developer who forgets to water plants). The challenge included:
— Step 1: Explaining your process for approaching the problem
— Step 2: Brainstorming features and ideas
— Step 3: Creating a user flow diagram
— Step 4: Reviewing existing screens and suggesting improvements