It was a three-round interview process. The first round was with HR, followed by a second round with the hiring manager and the team. Then came a design case assignment. The final round was an in-person interview, where I presented my design case and answered questions about my work and cultural fit. The entire process took about 5–6 weeks, and at every step, HR was in touch with updates and support. In the end, they chose another candidate, but they kindly scheduled a follow-up meeting to share the final decision. (I’ll admit it was a bit disheartening to hear it in person)