I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Barefoot Books in Aug 2025
Interview
First a 10 min phone screening with simple questions about skills, experience, resume, location, books you like by Barefoot books. Next a 30 min interview with the designer manager and senior designer: asked more questions about portfolio projects, design process, and interests in publishing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one project where you had to come up with the design language and identity?
pretty typical phone screen, interviewer was very easy to talk to and asked reasonable questions. It was a month before I heard back that I didn’t get the job, even with multiple follow-up emails, which was frustrating
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you see diversity playing a role in the work?
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Barefoot Books
Interview
The hiring and interview process was very short. I submitted my application through email. They start very early with the process. Although I applied two or more weeks before the stated deadline, I almost missed my opportunity. I recieved an email to schedule a phone interview and later I went into the office for a copyediting test. The process was very quick.