7 UI/UX Interview Tips for 2026 (From a Hiring Manager)
👉 Most designers lose interviews before they even start. Your portfolio might be the reason you’re getting rejected. The UI/UX job market in 2026 is more competitive than ever — AI tools are everywhere, hiring bars are higher, and thousands of designers are applying for the same roles. As a Design Manager, I’ve reviewed hundreds of UI/UX portfolios and interviews, and I keep seeing the same mistakes that instantly kill a candidate’s chances. In this video, I share my 7 proven UI/UX interview tips for 2026 that will help you: ✔ Fix mistakes before the interview ✔ Build a strong, job-ready UX portfolio ✔ Present short, impactful case studies ✔ Use Problem → Solution → Impact storytelling ✔ Avoid fake research (AI-era red flag 🚩) ✔ Talk confidently about business & KPIs ✔ Prepare for AI-focused UI/UX interview questions If you’re a UI/UX designer, fresher, or career switcher, this video could be the difference between a rejection email and a job offer. 👇 Watch till the end for the full framework 👉 Subscribe for UI/UX, AI & design career growth 💬 Comment if you want Part 2 or a Portfolio Review series 📸 Free guides & templates: / mukeshux UI UX interview tips 2026, UI UX portfolio mistakes, UX designer interview questions, how to crack UI UX interviews, UX case study presentation, product design interview tips, AI tools for UI UX designers, UX portfolio 2026, UX fresher interview preparation, future of UX design #uiuxdesign #uxdesign #uidesign #ux #designinterview #uxportfolio #uxcasestudy #productdesign #designcareers #aifordesigners #futureofwork #uxcareer #portfolioreview #uiux #uidesign #interviewtips #interview #interviewpreparation #aidesign #aitools #aivideo ------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ME -------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I’m Mukesh — IIT Guwahati Design graduate & Design Manager at Rupeezy. I help UI/UX designers learn UI/UX + AI, build strong portfolios & crack interviews. ------------------------------------------------------------ Gears: ----------------------------------------------------------- GEARS I USE TO MAKE VIDEOS: 📸 Canon R7: https://amzn.to/43on4PP 📸 Canon RF 35mm: https://amzn.to/3GKSfw9 🔭 Digitek Tripod: https://amzn.to/4kdzkIC 🔭 Digitek Selfie: https://amzn.to/43nZqD0 🔭 kreo Gorilla Tripod: https://amzn.to/3YDXbsO 🎤 Boya Mic: https://amzn.to/4iUCRdX 🎤 Boya V1 2.4: https://amzn.to/4kk4cHD ⾃AAKROCRAFTS Bookshelf: https://amzn.to/4dbyda5 💡 GODOX RGB: https://amzn.to/3RXZ1Rm ⎍ ARTIKEL Electric Height Adjustable Table: https://amzn.to/3Jtv6zp
