I went through three interview rounds for a UX/UI Designer role.
The first round was a phone call and felt friendly and easy. The recruiter was pleasant and the conversation was smooth.
The second round turned out to be a case study interview, which I was not expecting. I had asked in advance about the interview format, but it was not communicated that this would be a case study. Despite the surprise, I presented on the spot and moved forward. This round was challenging. The interviewer was very direct and strict, but also gave practical and honest feedback about what the company looks for and the type of designer they need, which I appreciated.
The third round was with a senior leader, possibly a Vice President. This was more of a Q&A conversation and went deeper into expectations, team needs, and how they evaluate designers.
After completing all three rounds, I sent a thank-you email. Unfortunately, I never received any follow-up or closure. Nearly two months later, I noticed the company reposted the same role.
While the interviews themselves were professionally run, the lack of communication after multiple rounds was disappointing. A process that takes candidates through three interviews without any feedback or decision suggests slow decision-making and poor candidate communication.