Design Journey & Career

Design journeys are multifaceted and nonlinear. We support the design community and members through all stages of their careers–from internships to lifelong learning.

Career Resources At Every Level

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Business Resources for Designers

AIGA Members have full access to legal guides, contract templates, and resources to help run their design business. Browse the collection.

How Do You Transition Into a Design Career?

Some first steps when moving towards a design career.

Types of Design Practice

Explore our growing resource gallery about types of design practice.

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Freelance Considerations: Lessons Learned

Hear from Daren Guillory about his transition to freelance design.

Advice for Filing Taxes, Plus Planning for Them Year Round

A Short (But Useful) Guide to Not Getting Screwed By the IRS

5 Tips For Perfecting Your Portfolio Presentation

Designers Meg Lewis and Nick Hahn with some expert advice on entering the workforce.

Developing a Sense of Self Over the Course of a Career

Lance Wyman, Tea Uglow, Beth Pickens + Others speak on navigating the highs, lows, “likes,” paychecks, prizes, and mental hurdles.

Find Your Dream Job

AIGA Design Jobs is an exclusive job board for AIGA members. It is the first place AIGA members turn to find their next opportunity, and the premier place for employers seeking the most qualified designers.

Let's Go!

My school had an AIGA student group and it was a springboard and window into the profession. It’s important to give back so I’ve stayed involved all this time. The network and mentorship possibilities that were offered through AIGA have been helpful to me in my career.

Gus Granger

Partner, Client Engagement, VSA Partners

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Chapter Mentorship Programs

AIGA chapters around the country are committed to providing mentorship programs to local high school students, college students, emerging designers and seasoned professionals.

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AIGA Certificate for Creatives

We asked, you told us—professional development and lifelong learning are critical for design professionals and to advance the profession

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Find Your Chapter

Looking for local networking and programming for career growth? Find your local chapter to connect with likeminded professionals, mentors, and creatives in your community.

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Join the AIGA community

Join AIGA to connect with your craft on a national and local level. As an AIGA member, you will receive access to benefits including professional development, continuing education on a local and national level, discounted rates to select programs and events, access to virtual webinars, leadership opportunities, and exclusive member discounts.

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