The RISD Career Center offers comprehensive support for students and alumni. Parents can explore this page and our website in general to learn about the extensive resources available to students and alumni as they develop their careers.
This selection of crucial career resources offered by our office can help you better understand how we support students and alumni in their career development.
Students and alumni can explore RISD's exclusive job, internship, and artist opportunity database that includes hundreds of professional opportunities.
We offer 30+ annual workshops on various career topics as well as career presentations in all academic departments annually.
We host these two major events each spring with nearly 200 organizations and 700 students participating annually. Students share their work with industry professionals in consideration for professional opportunities across art and design.
Students and alumni can upload their work to be seen by all of RISD and the world. This is a key way to gain exposure and showcase their abilities for opportunities.
Our experienced Career Advisors meet with students and alumni daily in one-on-one sessions to provide personalized advice on all things career related.
Entrepreneurial spirit is inherent in RISD students and alumni. Your student can access an array of entrepreneurial resources and support through our office including advising, programs, and funding.
Explore our infographics with statistics on career outcomes, jobs & internships, and grants & fellowships.
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.