Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at IDEO as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Business Development Lead and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Business Development Lead and roles were rated as the easiest.
Conducted three interviews, each with two team members, to assess the candidate’s portfolio, creative process, problem-solving approach, collaboration style, and ability to articulate design decisions and project outcomes clearly effectively.
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Tell me about a time you had to overcome a conflict
Interviewers were tough but fair. Team interviews with knowledgeable people who were kind but knew exactly what they were looking for, fully remote. Very casual dress. Be prepared - know your stuff, be ready to answer critical questions, and have your examples ready.
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Question 1
what was my definition of strategy, and provide examples
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IDEO (Chicago, IL) in Sep 2025
Interview
HR, Hiring Manager, and 3 person panel. All very friendly and felt like they were rooting for you. Response time was kind of slower but overall felt they got back within reason.
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Question 1
What is the biggest career challenge you have faced?