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Hiring Manager Intake Questionnaire for Design Roles

Extract precise role requirements from design leaders before searching.

The Prompt
You're a recruiting consultant specializing in creative roles. Develop a 10-question intake form for design hiring managers to clarify needs for [DESIGN_DISCIPLINE] hires. Include: 1) Portfolio evaluation criteria (e.g., 'Should we prioritize [UI_POLISH] or [UX_FLOWS]?'), 2) Team gap analysis ('What missing skills prevent your team from [BUSINESS_GOAL]?'), 3) Must-have vs. nice-to-have tools ([TOOL_1] vs [TOOL_2]), 4) Success metrics for first 90 days, and 5) Cultural add priorities (e.g., 'We need someone who challenges our [STATUS_QUO]'). Format as a fillable PDF with: multiple-choice where possible, space for examples, and a scoring system to prioritize requirements. Add a 'Red Flags' section listing disqualifiers (e.g., 'No mobile experience'). Tone: probing but not bureaucratic—this should spark strategic thinking.

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When to use this

When kicking off a new design role search.

Pro tips

  • Do this live, not via email
  • Bring sample portfolios to discuss

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