Career Services
Building Beyond the Classroom
Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the nation's leading art schools where career development begins on day one. The Office of Creative Careers & Collaboration (also known as C3) connects students and alumni with internships, jobs, freelance opportunities, and industry partnerships that transform creative talent into meaningful careers. If you're looking for creatives who take their art degrees seriously, CCAD is where exceptional talent and forward-thinking businesses come together to shape what's next.
EXPLORE CAREER RESOURCES
Going to CCAD means lifelong access to career support and resources from our C3 office.
Where creative ambition becomes professional practice.
Career Preparation Built Into Your Degree
Creative careers take many forms—from joining established studios to launching freelance practices or building independent businesses. Through courses in business for creatives, professional practice, and experiential learning, students develop the knowledge to manage clients, understand contracts, build sustainable creative practices, and confidently transition from college to career.
Real-World Experience
Professional experience begins long before graduation. Through industry-connected coursework, client projects, internships, and experiential learning, CCAD students apply their creative practice in professional settings, earn academic credit through approved internships, and graduate with the experience, connections, and confidence to launch meaningful creative careers.
On-Campus Employment
On-campus employment gives students the opportunity to build professional skills while contributing to the CCAD community. Whether supporting exhibitions, assisting in studios and labs, or working across campus departments, these roles provide meaningful workplace experience that complements students' academic journey. The Human Resources team connects students with these opportunities and provides resources to support them throughout their employment experience.
