Recruit,Mentor, Inspire,andmore!
Engaging withtheArtCenter Communtity
At ArtCenter College of Design, we value strong industry connections and believe in fostering collaborations between our talented students and innovative companies like yours Below you'll find a number of ways you can work with our Career & Professional Development department to engage in meaningful connections and recruitment opportunities.
ArtCenter Connect Job Board
Internship Program
Interested in hosting an intern? Students are strongly encouraged to pursue multiple internship opportunities that will give them work experience under the direction of professional artists and designers Most internships run 3-6 months and ArtCenter students are able to intern throughout the year
Here are the best times to post internships for ArtCenter students:
For Fall: mid-June through mid-August
For Spring: mid-October through mid-December
For Summer: mid-February through mid-April
View our Internship Guidelines to learn more about our posting requirements.
Interviews and Portfolio Reviews
On-Campus Interviews
Our on-campus interview program offers a convenient and efficient way for employers to meet with our students and recruit top creative talent. By conducting interviews on campus, you have the opportunity to meet students in a convenient and professional setting, getting a firsthand sense of their skills, passion, and potential fit for your organization
Portfolio Reviews
ArtCenter students have exceptional portfolios that showcase their creativity, skills, and unique perspectives By hosting portfolio reviews either virtually or in person, you can provide valuable sh connections for future recruitment.
At the end of each term, ArtCenter hosts an exciting Grad Show that showcases the exceptional work of our graduating students As an employer, you have the exclusive opportunity to attend an in person and online event called Grad Show Preview This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge work across various disciplines, network with emerging talent, and identify potential candidates for future opportunities
Sign up for our Grad Show Invite List to receive emails about upcoming Grad Show Previews
To view past graduating student work please visit our Grad Show Website.
Guest Lectures
Career Chat Series
Each term, we host a professional speaker series called Career Chats: Insights into Creative Professions. Career Chats give our students access to top industry professionals who present on a variety of topics from the state of the product design industry, to design research, creating compelling narratives, self-promotion advice, and more. This is a great way to engage with students in an interactive setting, offering valuable knowledge and guidance as they navigate their professional journeys.
Virtual Info Sessions
Virtual info sessions are a great way to to showcase your organization, culture, and available job or internship opportunities to our students During these smaller sessions, employers have the chance to share their company's vision, values, and projects, providing students with a deeper understanding of the organization and its creative ecosystem.
Mentorship
The CPD Mentorship Program assists ArtCenter students in building relationships that broaden professional networks and provide insightful feedback for real-world application Mentors can offer additional perspective and opportunities to learn best practices in navigating a successful career path Participating in our CPD Mentorship Program is a great way to give back to students and provide impactful mentorship to a student for a term
You can learn more about the program on our Mentorship Website To be added to our Mentor Pool, please complete the mentor profile by accessing this link. Our goal is to find you a Mentee that would pair well with you and your preferences based off the information you provide.
Please note: mentor matching is not guaranteed each term due to the needs and interests of the selected students, but we will keep your profile on file to be used in future terms So even though you are completing the profile now, you will still have the opportunity to let us know if you are available during that timeframe
