Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at NBBJ as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Architectural Designer and Senior Interior Designer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Architectural Designer and Senior Interior Designer roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at NBBJ takes an average of 3 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Architectural Designer had the quickest hiring process (on average 3 days), whereas Architectural Designer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 3 days).
I applied Feb 21st, 2026 then was emailed a request for a phone call which ended up being a virtual interview 3 days later. Was interviewed by the person who would be my manager if hired. Got a rejection email March 20th, 2026.
I applied online. I interviewed at NBBJ (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
The interview process was fairly smooth. I applied around late Jan/early Feb of 2025 and interviewed virtually around March 2025. I interviewed across multiple studios. My interviewers were all pleasant and friendly. It was roughly a 45 minute interview and the questions were standard. The interviewers asked me to share some of my work and tell them more of myself and my experiences. In the end, there was an opportunity for a Q and A. I got an offer shortly after.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Share a project from your portfolio that you feel best describes yourself
Easy interview. Mainly want to know your passion for Architecture. The process was very straightforward and accommodating. HR was very responsive. The pay was highly negotiated and they spend 2 hours giving 5k extra.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to join NBBJ? Why are you leaving your current job?