Staff-Level UI Designer Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standards

The Staff-level UI Designer interview process at FAANG companies is comprehensive and multi-faceted, designed to assess not just design expertise but also leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence. The interview process spans 8 rounds over 4-6 weeks, testing technical design skills, design systems thinking, mentorship capabilities, and ability to influence organizational design direction. At the Staff level, you're expected to demonstrate mastery in visual design, deep expertise in design systems and scalability, proven ability to mentor and lead design initiatives, and strategic thinking about how design impacts business outcomes. The evaluation focuses on your past impact, ability to work across disciplines, and readiness to shape design strategy at scale.