Follow your talents to a satisfying career with an education from Otis College of Art and Design.
At Otis College, we strive to put an end to the “starving artist” trope. Working with national and global employers, we cultivate a variety of professional paths for Otis alumni. Our proximity to the most creative industries in the world—such as entertainment, technology, toy, and fashion—expands opportunities for internships and mentorships that help shape students into business-savvy artists and designers.
Career Services are available to Otis students and alumni for life, as well as Extension certificate students in the last 6 months of their program and after graduation. We serve to educate and empower artists and designers to create and achieve the professional life they envision. We provide support and resources from the first day of enrollment in a BFA or MFA program through all stages of career exploration, personal and professional growth, employment, and creative professional practices.
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Career Services and Internships
Otis College provides support and resources to students and alumni through all stages of their career exploration—in-person and through virtual visits. Our guidance covers personal and professional growth as well as employment and creative best practices.
Career Outcomes
Otis College is at the heart of L.A.’s professional creative community. You will study and gain professional experience in one of the world centers of art and design production. The starving artist? It’s a myth, and our alumni prove it. Visit our Career Outcomes page for more information about Otis’ most recent graduating class.
Career Services are available to Otis students and alumni for life, and to Extension certificate students in the last 6 months of their program and after graduation.
We empower artists and designers to achieve their professional goals, offering support from enrollment through all stages of career exploration and growth. Resources such as Career Counseling, Getting a Job or Internship, Job Search Resources, and On the Job Tips are provided to help you navigate your career path.
We collaborate with local, national, and global employers to create opportunities for our students and alumni. These organizations bridge academic learning with professional experience through internships and job placements. For employers, our Hiring Otis Talent and Internship & Recruitment Day pages offer guidance on connecting with the Otis community. Additionally, Handshake is our platform for discovering internships, jobs, career events, and scheduling career counseling, tailored to your affiliation with Otis.
Access Our Career Platform, Handshake
A Handshake account will be created for you with your Otis email address and be ready to access during your first semester at Otis. Log in at otis.joinhandshake.com/login with your SSO (Single Sign On) credentials.
Your Handshake account will be created with your personal email address within 6 months of graduating from your certificate program. Log in at otis.joinhandshake.com/login by clicking BELOW the SSO button and selecting “sign in with your email address” and “log in using your Handshake credentials.” You can request a password reset through the system as needed. If you are unsure which personal email address is being used, contact careerservices@otis.edu.
Your Handshake account will be transferred to a personal email address during the summer after graduation. Log in at otis.joinhandshake.com/login by clicking BELOW the SSO button and selecting “sign in with your email address” and “log in using your Handshake credentials.” You can request a password reset through the system as needed. If you are unsure which personal email address is being used, contact careerservices@otis.edu.
Register for a new Handshake account at otis.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new. Be sure to connect with Otis once you have your account. If your company already has an account and you’re creating your own login, select the employer name through the registration process or contact careerservices@otis.edu for an invite link to the existing employer account. Log into your existing Handshake account at app.joinhandshake.com/login.
Keep Exploring
Sign on otis.joinhandshake.com using your Otis email and password to search jobs and internships, make appointments, and register for events.
Search Handshake for on-campus jobs at Otis. Just enter “Otis College” in the keyword field in the Jobs search page. Apply directly through Handshake!
Book a career counseling appointment in Handshake. Just log in, click on "Career Center" in the upper right corner, and then click on "Appointments".