We make it easy for employers to connect with RISD talent in a variety of ways. You can post internships, jobs, and other opportunities to our internal job board, ArtWorks. You may also meet students in person by participating in Portfolio Reviews, On-Campus Interviews, Internship Fairs and more. Learn about the many ways to engage with RISD talent!
Explore these effective ways to engage with RISD students and alumni!
Easily post your opportunities to RISD's job, internship, and artist opportunity database. This is the best way to attract students and alumni.
We host this major event each spring with 100+ organizations and 500+ students participating annually. Organizations, spanning industries across design, get the chance to meet with students to view their work and discuss potential professional opportunities.
We host this major event each spring with 40+ organizations and nearly 200 students participating annually. Organizations, spanning categories across fine arts, get the chance to meet with students to view their work and discuss potential professional opportunities.
We host this annual career fair style event every October, with over 70 organizations and 400 students in attendance. Share your internship opportunities directly with students.
Select organizations may coordinate with the Career Center for customized on-campus interview visits. Contact our office to inquire for more details.
We coordinate with select organizations to present to students on campus about their creative culture and work environment, speak as part of industry panels, or offer student portfolio reviews. Contact our office to inquire for more details.
Learn more about hiring from RISD, Career Center Principles of Social Equity & Inclusion, and our Policy on Student Competitions.
Insights from employers and students who have attended our major recruiting events.
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We educate and advise all students and alumni on how to effectively translate their education and creativity into fulfilling professional experiences. We do this with deep respect for individual differences and for each person’s unique aspirations and goals.