The first call was pretty straightforward, just a quick chat to go over my experience, what I was looking for, and a little about the company. They asked about my previous projects, especially my work in games and animation. It was mostly to see if my background aligned with what they needed. After that, they sent me a test task. It was a small art assignment, nothing too crazy, but definitely something that tested my skills. They gave me a few days to complete it, and once I sent it back, I got invited to the next stage—a proper interview with the hiring manager.