Two candidates who interviewed for adjacent Expedia design roles describe interviews built around past projects and portfolio walkthroughs, with one also asked about iterating on a live product. Both ended without an offer. Here is what they reported and how to prepare.
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Two candidates who interviewed for Expedia design roles describe a process built around your past work, explained clearly and consistently. One interviewed for a UX Designer II role and the other for a senior designer role. Neither is a Product Designer title, so treat the details as adjacent evidence rather than a confirmed Product Designer process.
The UX Designer II candidate went through a recruiter screen, a manager interview, a 45-minute portfolio presentation and a later round with leadership, all over Teams. The questions were practical. They asked how the candidate approaches projects, and for an example of a product already live where the candidate gathered user feedback and changed the design. Prepare at least one case that shows that full loop, including what you learned and what you changed, rather than only polished concepts.
The senior-role candidate describes four rounds with different interviewers, and most questions returned to past projects and what they owned end to end. A more conversational chemistry-style check followed. That candidate suggests telling your story the same way every time and confirming the target level early. The role was framed as senior throughout, but they were later told they were being considered at a mid-weight level, and it went to an internal hire.
Both reports ended in no offer, and neither gives a total duration for the process, so use them as a starting point for preparation rather than a full map.
Synthesized from 2 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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The UX Designer II candidate describes a mostly conversational first screen that spent a surprising amount of time on benefits before they knew whether they would advance. It is a reasonable place to ask about the role's scope and how the team thinks about level.
The same candidate had a manager interview. Across their rounds, the questions were practical and centered on real products, including a walkthrough of their approach to projects. Expect to explain your process and decisions conversationally rather than answer abstract design theory questions.
The UX Designer II candidate gave a 45-minute portfolio presentation. In another round they were asked for an example of a live product where they gathered user feedback and made changes. Have a case ready that shows iteration on an existing experience, not just a new concept.
The UX Designer II candidate had another round with leadership. The senior-role candidate describes four interviews that kept returning to past projects and ownership, followed by a conversational chemistry check. That candidate also reports slow communication and a late leveling discussion, so clarify level early.
