Senior UI Designer Interview Preparation Guide for Google
UI Designer
Google
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for Senior UI Designers typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by phone-based design assessments, and concluding with multiple onsite rounds covering design portfolio review, collaborative design problem-solving, design systems expertise, interaction design, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural alignment. The process emphasizes design thinking, user-centered approaches, communication skills, and the ability to influence and lead design decisions.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen - Design Portfolio and Case Study
60 min5 focus topicscase study
3
Phone Screen - Collaborative Design Exercise
45 min5 focus topicscase study
4
Onsite - Design Systems and Visual Design Mastery
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite - Interaction Design and Cross-functional Collaboration
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite - Behavioral and Team Leadership
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral