College to Career: Panel Discussion
What it takes to get noticed by employers

Looking for a new job is scary; learn what it takes to get noticed by some of the top studios in the Cleveland and Columbus area! We have brought together some of the top studios in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, animation, game design, and illustration. These studios will give you a candid and honest approach for how they find and hire new employees. Learn what it takes to stand out and get hired. This event is free and open to all CIA students, faculty and staff, and to the public.

Our panel discussion will include leaders in design from across the state:

Steve Cencula
Principal, FORM

Zach James
Game Artists, Deck of Dice Gaming
UI/UX Designer at MIM Software

Ann Marie Krol
Associate Design Director, Vocon

Christine Norberg
Director, Vocon

René Polin
President + Founder, Balance, Inc.

Greg Walter
Founder, 2Tall Animation Studios

Dan Weiss
Recruitment Manager, American Greetings

Christian Woltman
Design Director, Little Jacket

Sponsored by Cores + Connections, the Career Center, and the Professional Practices + Engaged Learning Hub.