Industry Relations

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Industry Relations at SDCT

From Campus to Career

Career preparedness is at the heart of the School of Design and Creative Technologies. Our dedicated Industry Relations team is ready to meet with you the moment you step onto the Forty Acres. In fact, we highly recommend you start sooner than later. As the bridge between campus and your future career, we’re here to help you funnel your creative talents and ambition into securing rewarding internships and landing that first job after graduation. With an elite network of industry partners, experienced faculty, and UT alumni, you’ll be connected to creative communities and forward-thinking companies across the nation.

Our Offerings

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Jobs & Internships

Explore jobs and internships in design, immersive media, and other creative technologies to get a jumpstart on your career.

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Student Resources

Focus on your creative talents, build industry connections, and develop a professional portfolio of work to support internships and entry-level career opportunities.

Schedule a Meeting

Our Industry Relations team provides one-on-one coaching to support your professional growth. Whether you’re exploring career paths, building your resume or portfolio, refining cover letters, or looking for guidance on jobs and internships, we’re here to help—schedule an appointment to get started.

Topics you can explore in an appointment:

  • Initiate an internship or job search
  • Navigate potential career options and industries
  • Revise your resume, cover letter, or other job-related documents
  • Gain experience through internships, volunteering, jobs, and activities
  • Decide if graduate school is your next step and how to prepare
  • Implement a career plan to reach your goals

Schedule Appointment

Appointments are made via your 12twenty@Texas account. Simply log in with your UT EID via the button above, then click “Appointments” in the left-hand menu.

Meet the Industry Relations Team

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Jamil Hooper

Industry Relations Manager

I meet with: Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate Students

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Maya Halabi

Industry Relations Associate

I meet with: Freshmen & Sophomores

Industry Relations Newsletter

Discover upcoming networking events, sign up for Career City Limits, and be the first to know about new internship and job opportunities.

Get on the List

Upcoming Industry Relations Events

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Event Status
Scheduled

A workshop for undergraduate students to practice and explore networking strategies in the creative industries. Presented by Industry Relations.

Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112
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Event Status
Scheduled

A workshop for graduate-level students to practice and explore networking strategies in the creative industries. Presented by Industry Relations.

Anna Hiss Gymnasium, Room 1.112
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Get Involved

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Join Our Alumni Network

Mentoring, portfolio reviews, and speaking engagements are all contributions that inspire our students to unlock their professional potential.

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Industry Partners & Recruiters

Our team is here to help you find the creative talent you need. Connect with our students as a speaker at Career City Limits, host a studio visit, or start recruiting at SDCT.

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