The Career Services Department at The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago prides itself on helping students and graduates find appropriate jobs for all different stages of the education process. This included helping students get part-time jobs while in school, industry part-time and internships later in the educational process and entry-level, industry-related positions upon graduation. Besides helping students get connected with appropriate jobs at great companies, Career Services invites employers to discuss how our students’ and graduates’ skills can best be used by their organizations.

If students need extra money to make ends meet, Career Services is here to help. We have two Student Employment Advisors who utilize a network of local companies that depend on students as part-time workers. These companies attend school-sponsored part-time job fairs and recruit the talented and trustworthy students of The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago. As students progress in their programs, they will be ready to apply for industry part-time work. Career Services can help students get that first taste of the industry through our employer contacts.

Our industry contacts are a vital component to the mission of Career Services. We invite local professional organizations to campus for regular meetings with faculty and students. We coordinate the SIGGRAPH job fair, one of the largest gatherings of computer graphics and interactive media professionals. And, our staff maintains membership in a variety of industry organizations throughout the area to stay updated on the latest trends.

“Working with the Career Services Department, I’ve discovered that they not only work with you because it’s their job, but they work with you because they want to help you.”
Sam Coffie

“Career Services has helped me a lot. I’ve gotten a ton of industry experience.”
Tamani Green

Student Employment 

At Career Services, we understand that for many, a part-time job is an essential component of your college years. We have two Student Employment Advisors who are here to assist you with your resume, hone your interview skills and provide you with a variety of job leads from our network of local companies that depend on students as part-time workers.

Each quarter we host a part-time job fair on campus to provide students with employment opportunities around the city of Chicago. We can assist with finding temporary work in many of the clothing and interior design showrooms in the Merchandise Mart as well.

While the Career Services Department can help students in the search for a part-time position, ultimately, the student has to do their part as well. By studying hard, attending class and collecting work for their portfolio, students are building the foundations to a successful career.

If you are interested in learning more about part-time jobs, you can request information by sending an email to ILICCSC@aii.edu.