During my time at various companies, I have been actively involved in the hiring process for designers. I've reviewed hundreds of portfolios, conducted over 100 candidate interviews, and successfully hired several designers. I believe that this experience has equipped me with the skills necessary to match the right people with the right jobs effectively.

Creating hiring plan and deliverables

I usually responsible for defining the job descriptions for the job posts that related to the company situations to be as specific as possible.

As the hiring process would require a lot of time and effort to complete, I tried to came up with the plan that utilizing the times and resources efficiently from create the skill checklist and doing the 30 minutes call for filtering the candidates.

Hiring session start

I view hiring as a means to address both the company's needs and the candidate's aspirations. To facilitate mutual understanding, I've designed a five-step hiring process:

1. Introduction Call: A 30-minute conversation based on a portfolio review to assess if candidates possess the essential skills we’re looking for.
2. Small Assignment: A task that verifies skill competency and completeness of deliverables, which should take the candidate a few hours to complete.
3. Assignment Showcase and Questions: An opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their design process and thoughtfulness.
4. Expectation Alignment Meeting: A discussion to confirm cultural fit and shared goals, ensuring that the position meets both the company’s and the candidate's objectives.
5. Hiring Offer: A formal step to finalize the agreement and begin onboarding.

This structured approach helps both parties clarify what they seek, from extrinsic motivations like salary and benefits to intrinsic motivations such as culture, tasks, skills, and mentorship.

Onboarding

An onboarding slide deck to provide a comprehensive overview of the company.