Meet graduates from our thirteen creative majors.

We give you the edge.

Ringling College graduates are at the forefront of the art and design industry around the world. Our alumni animate box office blockbusters, design spaces experienced by millions, and participate in globally renowned art fairs. The range of jobs open to artists and designers is huge. And it’s getting bigger every day.

Business of Art and Design

Computer Animation

Creative Writing

Entertainment Design

Film

Fine Arts

Game Art

Graphic Design

Illustration

Motion Design

Photography and Imaging

Virtual Reality Development

Visual Studies

Producer at Chromosphere

Los Angeles, California

Originally from Charleston, West Virginia

Sarah Kambara

Business of Art and Design ’14

Is your career what you thought it would be while you were at Ringling?

Yes. I aimed to be a producer for animation when I was a Ringling student. Within four years after graduating, I was blessed to become just that.

Do you consider yourself innovative?

I do. I consider myself innovative because when I gain a skill or quality in my life, I apply it to all facets of my life. I see and live beyond a workspace or social construct.

Juniper Johnson

Creative Writing ’22

How did Ringling prepare you for your career?

I was lucky to be surrounded by a heartfelt community of friends that encouraged me to never settle, which is how I ended up in this career. From them, I learned that one of the most important things to do in college is to be proactive in solidifying yourself. Your college takeaway is dependent on the community you developed and what you did with your time. If you spend your time dreaming, dream big!

Associate Copywriter for Disney

Glendale, California

Born in Los Angeles, California, raised in St. Petersburg, Florida

Originally from Chennai, India

Computer Animation ’16

What’s your job like?

My job is to bring the characters of Pixar stories to life. That involves working with the director and animation team to execute a vision for the performance of the characters, handling a wide variety of scenes from subtle acting to dynamic action. We design poses that reflect the attitudes and movements specific to the characters to convince the audience that they are alive and are making choices that drive them through the story.

How did Ringling prepare you for your career?

Ringling gave me a foundational understanding of design, film language, and principles of the craft of animation. The structure of assignments, feedback sessions, and deadlines mimicked a real job. It was not a big switch to go from being a student to a working professional.

Technical Designer for Bungalow Scenic Studios

Orlando, Florida

Originally from Miami, Florida

Sophie Ruiz

Entertainment Design ’23

What is Entertainment Design?

It’s the design of themed elements and physical spaces that are driven by theme and story — brought to life through immersive, engaging experiences. The best examples are Walt Disney World or Universal Studios theme parks, but theme and story can be found in museums, restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and more.

What’s your job like?

As a Technical Designer, my job is to design elements, stages, and sets for various clients across the themed entertainment industry. We make accurate 3D models of the element, down to the nuts and bolts, and create production drawings that get passed on to the fabrication team. From there, we oversee the fabrication and finishing processes all the way to installation.

How did Ringling prepare you for the industry?

Courses like Design Thinking were fundamental to my becoming a wellrounded designer, while learning programs like AutoCad, SketchUp, and Revit qualified me for my current position.