Spotify Staff UI Designer Interview Preparation Guide
UI Designer
Spotify
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Spotify's interview process for Staff-level design roles typically follows a multi-stage format consisting of recruiter engagement, followed by technical design assessments, system design reviews, portfolio presentations, and behavioral/leadership evaluations. The process emphasizes portfolio quality, design thinking maturity, cross-functional collaboration skills, mentorship capability, and alignment with Spotify's culture of innovation and user-centric design.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Design Portfolio and Case Study Interview
75 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Design System and UI Architecture Interview
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Rapid Design Exercise and Problem-Solving
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Leadership, Mentorship, and Strategic Thinking Interview
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Design Culture and Values Alignment Interview
60 min6 focus topicsculture fit