Recruit our students.

How to meet your next hire.

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Recruiter Session

Every year, we host Recruiter Session in-person in Richmond, Virginia to debut our graduating class. If you missed the event in April, you can still recruit virtually!

This year we have 96 graduating students in Copywriting, Art Direction, Strategy, Brand/Account Management, and Experience Design.

Recruit Virtually!

Did you miss the event this year? No problem. There's still time to hire members of the Class of 2026. Visit our Student Portfolio page to search by concentration or skills, view their portfolios, and schedule time to meet.

Hire a Summer Intern

Brandcenter students often intern with agencies/companies during the summer between their first and second years of the program. Our students are trained in a real-world setting to collaborate and problem-solve across disciplines. By the end of their first year, they are driven and ready to prove themselves in summer internships.

Helpful information and things to consider in hiring a Brandcenter student for internships:

  • Our students specialize in one of five concentrations: Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management, Experience Design, and Strategy. You can request an intern from whichever concentration matches your needs.
  • Timing: Brandcenter interns are available from May to August for an 8- to 10-week period. It’s up to you and your intern(s) to set exact internship dates.
  • Compensation: Brandcenter interns are typically paid upwards of $20 an hour to help cover living and travel expenses. This is subject to market, role, and level of experience. Additional support may be helpful if they have to relocate for the role.
  • Housing: Students are responsible for their housing. Giving them suggestions on where to look would be great.

Does your agency or company have internship opportunities?

Let us know and we'll connect you with interested students.

Resources

Alumni Salary Survey

Take a look at our alumni salary survey, fielded every two years to capture our graduates’ average starting salaries, career trajectories, and more.

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Lab Notes: Brandcenter’s Creative Tech Newsletter

Micah Berry, Associate Director of Technical Training, has started Lab Notes, a creative tech newsletter for the Brandcenter community. Each issue will have Micah’s POV on what matters, links to the latest tools people are talking about, and a new tool or workflow to try on your own. The goal here is simple: save you time, sharpen your taste, and give you practical moves you can apply immediately.

Read the latest isssue here.

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Questions?

Reach out to Brandcenter Associate Director Ashley Sommardahl over email at [email protected].

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Ashley Sommardahl

Associate Director