Meet Otis College Talent at Internship and Recruitment Day (IRD) - March 13, 2025

SPRING RECRUITMENT OPTIONS

• Thurs. 2/20/25 - Toy Internship Career Fair contact jmesch@otis.edu
• Tues. 2/25/25 (8:00 AM-3:00 PM) - Fashion Internship Fair tickets
• Thurs. 3/13/25 - Campus-wide Internship & Recruitment Day for ALL majors and disciplines. Register for Internship and Recruitment Day here and see the details below! 

CAMPUS-WIDE INTERNSHIP AND RECRUITMENT DAY

Otis College of Art & Design's annual Internship and Recruitment Day (IRD) is your premier opportunity to meet Otis talent for your internship, job, or future opportunities. Select which disciplines and class years you'd like to meet for interviews/portfolio reviews. While we expect you will meet a variety of talented individuals within the Otis Community, please keep in mind that this is also a learning experience for students, and some may be meeting employers/organizations for the first time.

Otis College of Art & Design disciplines include Animation, Game and Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Environmental Design (architecture/landscape/interiors or interiors + furniture), Fashion Design, Fine Arts (painting, photography, sculpture/new genres), Product Design, and Toy Design. Please review our programs on Otis's website and on YouTube. Learn more about our internship guidelines or hiring international students at https://www.otis.edu/career-services/employers.

OVERVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Register in Handshake (click the +Register link above). Organizations that register before 1/31/25 will have the best opportunity to be seen by students signing up for interviews. Please note: we reserve the right to decline or cancel registrations for organizations that do not align with the mission and DEI values of the Otis community.

 To complete your registration, you will need to specify:

• Type of opportunities you're seeking talent for
• Class years of students you're interested in meeting
• How you would like to participate (1:1 interviews or open table)
• Name & email of reps who want 1:1 interview schedules
• Primary & additional disciplines you have opportunities for

2. Pay in Handshake (PLEASE ONLY PAY ONCE). You may not get a receipt right away; contact Sylvia at sbier@otis.edu
with any payment ?questions or concerns. Pay the specified deadline to lock in your registration rate. If you miss the payment deadline, you will pay a higher rate. You can always add representatives for an additional fee (or cancel with a refund) until Thurs. 3/6/25.

3. Post internships/jobs in Handshake - this will help students research your company, understand your opportunities, and prepare to meet with you.

4. We will set up your interview schedule after your registration is approved for any reps who want 1:1 interview/portfolio reviews. Students sign up for appointments throughout February.

REGISTRATION RATES AND DEADLINES

Price ranges are listed below and include TWO reps, ONE 6' table, and a continental breakfast. $15 discount if bringing an Otis alum as a representative or having an Otis alum-owned company. Limit one discount per company.

Registration Fees:

• $85 Early Bird / $40 Non-Profit // addl reps $10/$5 Non-Profit // Due 1/15/25 11:59 PM PST
• $125 Regular / $60 Non-Profit // addl reps $20/$10 Non-Profit // Due 2/27/25 11:59 PM PST
• $200 Late / $80 Non-Profit // addl reps $30/$20 Non-Profit // Due 3/6/25 11:59 PM PST

Registration fee will be waived for non-profit arts organizations with less than 5 employees // add reps $10

IRD EVENT SCHEDULE 3/13/25 (in person)

8:30 AM: Arrival Time
Park in the Otis parking garage located off La Tijera Blvd on the 2nd floor and higher. View campus map. The check-in booth will be between the parking garage and Ahmanson Hall - pick up lunch vouchers and swag and get room/table assignments. Set up your table before 9:15 A.M.

9:00 AM: Welcome Kick-Off Meeting
The Welcome Kick-Off Meeting will feature the Otis College President, Provost, Senior Team, Chairs, and Career Services team welcoming all employers, students, and staff. Please attend, as this will bring the community together to set the stage for the day, including any last-minute announcements to be shared. This will take place outside between Ahmanson Hall and the Galef Center stairs/elevator. Continental breakfast and coffee will be provided.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Career Fair 1:1 Interviews and Open Tables
Employers host an open table or 1:1 scheduled interviews/portfolio reviews as selected in their registration preferences, located at each employer's assigned table. Please remember to keep all scheduled appointments to the 15-minute appointment window.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Hour
Employers are invited to bring their lunch or conveniently purchase from Elaine's Cafeteria or other nearby dining options. This informal lunch break offers a great opportunity to network with students, staff, faculty, and fellow employers and organizations.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Career Fair 1:1 Interviews and Open Tables
Employers host an open table or 1:1 scheduled interviews/portfolio reviews as selected in their registration preferences, located at each employer's assigned table. Please remember to keep all scheduled appointments to the 15-minute appointment window.