How to approach a job interview with a design studio, with thoughts from Fiasco Design’s Ben Steers

Following up on our previous insights piece – how to apply for a role at a design studio – we’ve linked up once again with Ben Steers, Co-founder & Creative Director at Fiasco Design to unpack the (hopefully!) final stage of the job-seeking process – the interview. If your application has ticked all the boxes and you’ve piqued the hiring studio’s interest, congrats! It’s interview time. At this stage, whether that be via Zoom or in person, nobody wants you to be nervous. Ultimately, we’re all human with a shared love for design. A good workplace will acknowledge this, and be eager to learn more about you. “Our typical interview process is quite informal,” Steers explains, “my job is to welcome people in and try to make them feel comfortable.” After breaking the ice, Fiasco’s meetings tend to follow three basic steps, which likely apply to most creative interviews. First, they kick off with initial introductions followed by a chat about the individual’s background and interests. “I want to know a bit more about the person; what they do outside of work, what they enjoy, what they are most passionate about.”