After a single phone screen, I was immediately asked to complete a design test with a 3 days deadline since it was sent over on friday. The recruiter stated the task would take 45 minutes, but in reality it required 3–4 full days of work. The assignment involved redesigning one of their existing webpages in Figma, including both desktop and mobile prototypes, along with detailed interaction thinking. The test was unpaid.
I was told that only if the hiring managers liked the test would I be allowed to speak with them in the next round. Despite the unrealistic scope, I completed the assignment and also provided documentation explaining the rationale behind my design decisions.
I was then invited to another interview with two team members. The conversation went well, and when I asked for feedback, I was told my technical and design skills were strong and that there were no concerns. However, the very next day, I received a generic rejection email saying they were moving forward with another candidate.
I followed up requesting specific feedback, but never received a response.
Overall, the process felt misleading and disrespectful of candidates’ time. I would strongly recommend being cautious about investing significant unpaid effort into large design assignments for this organization. The lack of transparency and follow-up feedback was disappointing and unprofessional.
