2013OPPORTUNITY FAIR

Pratt Institute

JOIN USWe are excited to have you join the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) at Pratt Institute for our annual Opportunity Fair. This year will mark nine years that our department has produced this event. Beginning in 2005 as an internship recruiting fair, we are pleased that it has grown into a broader recruiting event where students and alumni can meet employers seeking to fill volunteer, internship, freelance, part and full time positions.

We have also made some exciting additions to this event, including the FairBoost tables and the Roundtable Discussions. We think you’ll find the event useful, and hope to hear your thoughts on the experience.

A NOTE FROM RHONDA SCHALLER & LAURA KEEGAN

Have a great day, and keep us posted on your success! Rhonda Schaller | Director, Center for Career & Professional Development & Laura Keegan | Assistant Director for Experiential Education

On behalf of the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) we are delighted to welcome you to the 2013 Opportunity Fair. Today’s opportunity fair brings our industry partners in education together with you: students, recent graduates and creative professionals for a very special day of networking, building relationships, and establishing strong professional ties. Our goal is to help you maintain your creative momentum and expand your horizons so you can follow your dreams.

This fair would not happen without the support of the CCPD staff, including our wonderful Career Ambassadors, and the amazing support of the Division of Student Affairs. We are very excited for this year’s fair and would like to give special thanks to the entire Pratt community who worked so hard to bring you this spectacular event.

Attending the 2013 Opportunity Fair will be a wonderful professional development experience, where you will encounter a whirlwind of information, people, emotions and ideas. It might also prove overwhelming if you are not prepared to take advantage of all the opportunities you can find at the event. To help you be better prepared we have crafted a list of suggestions to facilitate the best possible experience for all participants.

What to bring to the 2013 Opportunity Fair?

• Resumes: Bring multiple copies of your resume—at least 15-20.

• Business or promo cards: If you don’t have any, you might consider ordering on moo.com.

• Portfolio, reel, or work samples: Spend time in advance thinking about how you will show your work. If you are showing your work on a laptop or tablet device, make sure it is easily accessible. Practice showing your work and talking about it. If you don’t have a portfolio you can create one on Behance atportfolios.pratt.edu. Include the address of your portfolio site on your business cards and resumes so employers can view your work at a later time.

• Note-taking materials: Bring a pen and notepad for taking notes during sessions, jotting down ideas based on what you hear, and next steps to help you organize your thoughts when reflecting upon your experience and following up on the fair. If you are using a laptop or tablet to show your work, you won’t be able to use it to take notes.

• Appropriate attire: You will be speaking with recruiters and will want to make a good impression. You should be dressed as if you were going to an interview.

• Snacks: You will speak to many people back-to-back, and staying alert and focused throughout the day will help you get the most out of your time. Bring snacks to help you stay alert.

• Bag: Bring a folder or bag for handouts, brochures, and business cards given to you at the fair.

What to do before the Opportunity Fair

• Research the companies that will be at the fair, especially those you want to meet.

• Start by reading the company descriptions at the end of this document. The descriptions include information about what positions they offer and who they want to meet.

• Pick your top ten “must meet” companies so you know who you will target when you get to the fair. Visit their websites the night before to refresh yourself on the company.

It’s perfectly normal to be nervous. If you do the research beforehand, you’ll have more confidence in yourself and be less nervous.

MAKE THE MOST OFYOUR OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXPERIENCE

On the day of the Opportunity Fair

• Arrive on time. Come as close to the start of the fair as you can – 11AM.

• It’s best to arrive early while the recruiters are fresh and not too tired to engage with you in a great conversation. You’ll also have a better chance of getting to speak with the representatives you want to. Those who arrive early will have first access to recruiters before the fair fills to capacity.

• Check in at the Student Registration Table and feel free to ask questions if you are unsure about what to do or how to get started.

• There will be three (3) FairBoost tables for you during the event. Talk with a Career Ambassador and CCPD staff who hosting a FairBoost Table who can answer your questions and help you prepare for networking at the fair.

• Join a Roundtable Discussion from 12 to 2 PM. You can join a discussion at any time, and will get to speak with industry professionals about important topics. This is another opportunity to network besides meeting recruiters.

• When you arrive, take a few minutes to survey the layout of the room with a map and a program. All recruiting tables will be organized in alphabetical order.

• Orient yourself and find the location of the companies you want to meet. Make a plan for how you will make your way to each of them.

• Turn off your cell phone.

Talking to Recruiters

• Prepare your 30- second pitch. This is a quick introduction about who you are, how you’re different, and why you’re memorable.

• Practice a clear, concise introduction. State your full name, year and area of study; remember to make eye contact; and shake hands.

• Express interest and enthusiasm to the company representative about his or her internships or job openings.

• Ask the company representative to tell you more about the available openings.

• Give the company representative your resume, business or promo card, and offer your portfolio for themto view.

• Ask about the application procedure and what steps you should take next.

• Before you leave, ask for a business card. When you leave the table, you can make notes on the back of the card. You will also have the person’s correct name and title so you can follow up with them properly.

• Thank the company representative for his or her time and inform them that you look forward to hearing from them.

Roundtable Discussions and FairBoost Tables

• Join Roundtable Discussions for opportunities to speak directly to professionals about specific career related issues.

• There will be about 8 Roundtables in action from 12-2 PM, hosted by industry professionals on various topics.

• FairBoost tables will be hosted by CCPD staff and Career Ambassadors.

• Seek help at the FairBoost tables and talk about topics like using your LinkedIn profile effectively, how to make small talk, reviewing your resume, and more.

What to do after the Opportunity Fair

• Send a short thank-you note the day after the fair (or Monday) to each company representative you met at the fair.

• Your thank-you note should act as confirmation of your interest in the organization and provide a reminder of the skills you can bring to the company.

• Remind them that you look forward to hearing from them. If you don’t hear from them in two weeks, send them another note with your resume attached.

• There are many ways to use technology and social media to enhance your networking, and opportunity fair follow-up. Follow companies on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+.

• Reach out to recruiters you missed. Contact them via email to let them know you are interested in their company, but were unable to meet them at the fair. Do your research first to see if there might be an open position (internship or job) that you can apply for, and if you have any questions, include them in the email. You can start by networking, and then use that contact if a job opens up later on.

Our last bit of advice for you:

RELAX &REMEMBER TO ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!

□ 24 Seven Is recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, advertising, fashion design, film/tv/theater, photography, industrial design, package design, web design, design management, creative writing/publishing/editorial, architecture, and other majors for freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. 24 Seven is the leading creative talent recruitment firm for global brand & emerging companies across the US and Internationally.

□ AéropostaleIs recruiting fashion majors with openings for internships. Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale® stores and seven to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aéropostale® stores.

□ AK47DivisionIs recruiting photography majors with openings for internships. AK47 is a brand that specializes in high art photography and video production services for the private sector and entertainment industries.

□ Alma Realty Corp Is recruiting architecture majors with openings for internships and full-time positions. Alma Realty Corp is a growing real estate management and development company based out of Long Island City, Queens.

□ Armchair Studio, LLC.Is recruiting graphic design, advertising, package design, web design, design management, creative writing/publishing/editorial for internships. A communications design company located in Dumbo that partners with successful businesses to create and improve marketing initiatives & tools, websites, identities, ads, presentations, etc... We’re idea guys.

□ Artisan Is recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, animation (2D & 3D), advertising, package design, web design, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and other majors for freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. Artisan is a respected authority and leader in the staffing industry. With offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles,

San Francisco, Washington DC, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati - and placing talent nationwide – we have a wealth of powerful client relationships and a tested reputation as talent advocates. Today, Artisan serves 2,000 companies around the United States, along with thousands of skilled professionals in a wide variety of fields.

□ ARTs East New York Inc.Is recruiting graphic design, fine arts/curatorial, fashion design, art & design education, arts & cultural management, package design, web design, architecture, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and design management majors for internships. ARTs East New York Inc. is committed to presenting and promoting multicultural arts to address socio-economic issues that hinder the growth and development of our community. Our innovative efforts foster entrepreneurs and cultural industries that generate jobs and income, reduce crime and recidivism, heighten the level of education and awareness around healthy and sustainable living, attract tourists to boost local economy and instill pride amongst residents. These initiatives improve livability and encourage economic development outcomes that have the potential to radically change the future of the neighborhood.

□ BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)Is recruiting graphic design and web design majors for internships. BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

□ Barlis Wedlick ArchitectsIs recruiting architects and interior designers for part-time, full-time and internship postions. BarlisWedlick Architects LLC is based in New York City and Hudson, NY. The firm offers services including architecture, master planning, interior design, and landscape design.

#PRATTFAIR2013WHO WILL BE COMING TO MEET YOU

□ Bread Design Is recruiting. b r e a d design group is an award winning interdisciplinary design firm focusing on industrial design as it relates to Retail Concept, Retail Design, Retail Upgrading, Commercial Interiors, Custom Furniture, and Packaging a brand from idea to completion (i.e. form, function, fix.) They don’t believe in designing superfluously* or superficially**. They believe that their design is the 3-D manifestation of our clients’ message. Their thorough beyond “here and now” approach takes their clients to the next level resulting in their exceptional growth and offering them solutions to questions they have yet to ask.

□ CDM GroupIs recruiting graphic design, advertising, and web design majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. The CDM Group is the world’s largest, fully integrated, global healthcare communications company, and is a proud member of the Omnicom Group. Their agencies provide a full range of multichannel marketing, media, and creative services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, provider, and medical device industries.

□ CEO WorksIs recruiting graphic design, photography, illustration, and web design majors for internships. The Center for Employment Opportunities, CEO, is a nonprofit dedicated to providing effective, immediate and comprehensive employment services to individuals recently released from incarceration.

□ ChangeworxIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, animation (2D & 3D), advertising, film/TV/theater, illustration, web design, and art & design majors for internships, freelance and part-time positions. Changeworx is a documentary production company, founded by filmmaker and producer Jonathan Goodman Levitt in 1999. Changeworx creates character-driven media and interactive work that follows people as they change over time on-screen, for a wide variety of international broadcasters, charities, and other entities. They are currently in production on three films abroad, and releasing their feature FOLLOW THE LEADER in the

US theatrically, on PBS, digitally, and via a college tour; their greatest needs now are for graphic design & UI/UX for the interactive version of the film intended for release next year.

□ Charles Masters StudioIs recruiting photography majors for internship and freelance positions. Charles Masters is a busy still life photographer that works in New York for both advertising and editorial client, who include The Gap, Old Navy, Bon Appetit and the Food Network. His studio is located in Chelsea.

□ Collectrium Is recruiting graphic design, fine arts/curatorial, web design, and other majors for internships, part-time, and freelance positions. Collectrium is the leading cloud-based technology platform for the art world. Used by over 120,000 art collectors, galleries, and art fairs globally, Collectrium’s art inventory management products are distinguished by their intuitive design, comprehensive functionality, and industry leading privacy and security.

□ Claire’s Stores, Inc.Is recruiting graphic design, fashion design, photography, and design management majors for internship and full-time positions. With over 50 years of fashion retailing experience Claire’s is the go-to destination for all the latest, hottest trends in jewelry, accessories and cosmetics. A fun, stylish friend, Claire’s inspires fashion creativity and provides inspirational products that accommodate and reflect all personalities, moods and attitudes, helping all our customers look and feel their best.

□ Digitas Is recruiting advertising and web design majors for freelance and full-time positions. Digitas is a global marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. Their skills and passions span insight, brand building, content creation and distribution, as well as the ability to help brands embrace the creative and technological change that is revolutionizing their businesses. There are many things that make Digitas is unique but if they had to choose one it would be their ability to connect data with storytelling to help make brands special, shareable and more ultimately valuable

wherever, whenever and however people choose to engage with them.

□ Dixon Advisory USAIs recruiting interior design, design management, architecture and other majors for internships, part-time and full-time positions. Dixon Advisory USA is the manager of a Residential Property Investment Fund in the New York metropolitan area, the US Masters Residential Property Fund (US Masters). US Masters is one of the new breed of REIT investors focusing on one-to-four-family houses for acquisition, renovation and rental in the USA. Their focus is not only to invest in property, but also to invest in the betterment of local neighborhoods and communities. Their efforts result in robust returns for investors, premium living conditions and exceptional service for their tenants and strong economic assets for communities.

□ DLE Lynch Financial ServicesIs recruiting web design, graphic design, advertising, design management, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and other majors for internship, freelance, and part-time positions. DLE Lynch Financial Services is an emerging global leader. For management consulting/ financial services they envision creating jobs and solving in a systemic way problems that plague our nation and economic system.

□ ExpandTheRoomIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, web design, and design management majors for internships. ExpandTheRoom is a digitally focused full-service creative agency, with a NYC-based team of passionate professionals.

□ Free Arts NYCIs recruiting graphic design, advertising, web design, and design management majors for internship positions. Free Arts NYC provides underserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.

□ Fort MakersIs recruiting web design, graphic design, interior design, fine arts/curatorial, animation (2D & 3D), fashion design, photography, industrial design, and

other majors for internships, freelance, and part-time positions. Fort Makers is a Brooklyn based collaborative art group that aims to launch emerging artists’ careers through unconventional means of exposure. They are a gang of friends who are also artists. They travel, play, explore and make art together. They learn from each other and push each other forward as artists.

□ Fox New Channel/ Fox Business NetworkIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, animation (2D & 3D), and illustration majors for internships, freelance, part-time and full-time positions. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information. Fox News is committed to delivering fair and balanced news as it happens. They love what they do and they are looking for passionate, talented people to help them lead, grow and achieve their goals.

□ Fresh Digital GroupIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, and advertising majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. Fresh Digital Group is a mobile-first, creative design and strategy shop that develops kick-ass products for brands and agencies. They are small, efficient and talented, and they like to win.

□ GothamIs recruiting graphic design, advertising, package design, and industrial design majors for internship, freelance, part-time and full-time positions. Gotham is a Design and Manufacturing Company specializing in Point of Purchase Displays, Store Fixtures and other advertising and promotional products.

□ High 5 GamesIs recruiting graphic design majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. High 5 Games is always on the lookout for top talent to help the company maintain and build upon its premier reputation of excellence.

□ Hourglass PressIs recruiting graphic design majors for part-time and freelance positions. Hourglass Press creates

book-based gift products and works with freelance designers. They are also looking for book+ concepts to partner/produce.

□ IBM Is recruiting graphic design, industrial design, and web design majors for internships and full-time positions. IBM has embarked on a major transformational journey as an organization. The newly created division, IBM Design, will lead the transformation. Designers will conceive, articulate and lead the future of IBM’s entire portfolio. If you are passionate about solving critical and complex problems, delivering exceptional client experiences, interacting directly with end-users, working with powerful technology, and ultimately lifting the human condition through great design – then they look forward to hearing from you.

□ Intuition Co-opIs recruiting design management, advertising, package design, and graphic design majors for freelance and full-time positions. At Intuition Co-op, we consider ourselves matchmakers. We’re driven to create the right partnerships between talent and business clients, rather than moving resumes into roles. Simply put, we’re on the hunt for a perfect fit. To us, the formula for success begins here.

□ JambuIs recruiting graphic design, fine arts/curatorial, fashion design, illustration, industrial design, art & design education, and other majors for internships, part-time, and full-time positions. At Jambu, it’s all about comfort, style and the outdoors. Our expert design team merges outdoor inspired designs with fashion, therefore, details such as floral motifs, contrast stitching and materials keep Jambu a step ahead creating an outdoor fashion feel. Jambu is all about creating versatile and fun footwear that can work with any part of your active lifestyle.

□ Jennifer BehrIs recruiting graphic design, fashion design, photography, illustration, and creative writing/publishing/editorial majors for internships. Jennifer Behr artfully creates heirloom quality hair accessories and jewelry entirely by hand in New York City. Her pieces have been worn by celebrities including Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence, and Alexa Chung and featured in the pages of W Magazine, Vogue, Numero, and many others.

□ JesseJames CreativeIs recruiting graphic design, advertising, and web design majors for internships and freelance positions.Established in 1989, JesseJames Creative is a full-service, multi-disciplinary marketing communications firm based in New York City. Since 1997, the majority of their business has been in helping their clients leverage the interactive space to do more business, communicate more transparently with constituents and streamline their internal and external business processes.

□ Judy Ross TextilesIs recruiting graphic design, interior design, fine arts/curatorial, animation (2D & 3D), advertising, illustration, industrial design, web design, art & design education, hstory of art & design, arts & cultural management, design management, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and architecture for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. Judy Ross Textiles is a NY based home textile company and design studio. Products include pillows, rugs, curtains, upholstery fabric, table-mats and bed-covers. The collections are sold internationally in the finest stores including Barney’s, Calypso, Forty Five Ten, and Threadcount. In addition to designing and merchandising the seasonal collections, Judy Ross Textiles works with interior designers, decorators, and architects on custom projects.

□ Junior LeagueIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, and web design majors for internships and full-time positions. The Junior League is one of the largest and most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, encompassing 155,000 women in 293 Leagues in four countries. Revered around the world for the life-changing work they do, they are the premier source for civic leadership training and development opportunities for women who want to bring about lasting and meaningful change in their communities.

□ KounterattackIs recruiting web design majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. Kounterattack Design is an interactive design agency based in New York City. We provide strategic, creative, and technology solutions that connect clients to their target audience through web, print, broadcast, and digital media.

□ LessonFaceIs recruiting web design, graphic design, advertising, film/TV/theater, illustration, art & design education, arts & cultural management, and creative writing/publishing/editorial majors for internships, freelance, and part-time positions. LessonFace makes amazing music teachers more accessible than ever before through live lessons online.

□ MKGIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, interior design, industrial design, and architecture majors for internships, freelance, and full-time positions. MKG, founded in 2002 by Maneesh K. Goyal, is a 53-person, highly creative, experiential marketing agency and corporate sponsorship consultant for some of the world’s biggest brands. With offices in SoHo and Los Angeles, the team is a group of creative trailblazers who have been recognized with multiple industry awards, making MKG a leader in creating unique and memorable brand experiences.

□ Paperless Post Is recruiting graphic design and web design majors for internship and full-time positions. Paperless Post helps you create online and paper stationery that reflects your individual aesthetic. Siblings James and Alexa Hirschfeld launched Paperless Post in 2009 to prove that communication could be personal and well-designed regardless of the medium. Since then, they’ve established new standards for modern correspondence, allowing users to communicate expressively on platforms that have otherwise favored efficiency over design. To date, Paperless Post users have sent over 85 million cards.

□ Pave Is recruiting advertising, graphic design, fashion design, web design, and creative writing/publishing/editorial majors for internships, part-time, and freelance positions. Pave is a platform for launching great careers. They empower young people to invest in their future with funding and mentorship from experienced backers.

□ PolicyMic Is recruiting interactive/motion design, web design, graphic design, and creative writing/publishing/editorial majors for internship, freelance, and full-time positions. PolicyMic is a platform for personal,

engaging, high-quality news and analysis. They are the marketplace for fresh and bold ideas written for and by our generation.

□ Prolific Interactive Is recruiting web design, interactive/motion design, and graphic design majors for internships and full-time positions. Prolific Interactive is a strategy-led mobile agency based in NYC and SF. Our team specializes in mobile (iOS apps, Android apps, mobile optimized, tablet optimized, responsive design) strategy, design, and development.

□ RazorfishIs recruiting web design, graphic design, interactive/motion design, animation (2D & 3D), advertising, illustration, industrial design, and other majors for internships, freelance, and full-time positions.Razorfish Inc., part of Publicis Groupe, is one of the world’s largest interactive agencies. Razorfish provides services including web development, media planning and buying, technology and innovation, emerging media, analytics, mobile, advertising, creative, social influence marketing and search.

□ Red Antler Is recruiting package design, graphic design, web design, and interactive/motion design majors for internships and freelance positions. Red Antler is a branding consultancy based in DUMBO, Brooklyn, that works primarily with startups and new ventures. We work across a wide range of clients, many of them startups. Our team designs everything from online applications to eCommerce sites to mobile apps and sites – often from scratch. It is an exciting and challenging design environment best suited to passionate self-starters. Our ideal candidate is a smart, articulate, and curious.

□ Source4Style is recruiting interior design, fashion design, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and other majors for internship and part-time positions. Source4Style is a curated fashion technology platform bringing to the surface best-in-class materials from around the world. Currently reaching designers in 76+ countries from the highest-quality Bolivian alpaca to alternative suede innovators out of Japan; and suppliers in 33+ countries, Source4Style focuses on unveiling global suppliers with a truly unique material offering, connecting suppliers and

designers around the globe, handling global swatch distribution and providing a transactional platform.

□ St. Nicks AllianceIs recruiting graphic design, advertising, web design, art & design education, and arts & cultural management majors for internships. Arts@Renaissance is an innovative 4,500 square foot arts space in the restored outpatient building of the Greenpoint Hospital that serves as a bridge between North Brooklyn’s vibrant long-term communities and the area’s emerging creative population through the development of new multi-disciplinary work, residencies, workshops, and collaborative neighborhood art projects.

□ Sweenie ManufacturingIs recruiting fashion design majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time positions. Sweenie Manufacturing is a full service design and manufacturing company specializing in swim and active wear.

□ Tait TowersIs recruiting recruiting architecture, interactive/motion design, industrial design, and film/TV/theater majors for full-time positions. Tait Towers is a world leader in innovative design and quality staging and scenery for the live entertainment industry. They specialize in Staging, Automated Rigging and Control for concert touring, permanent install and spectaculars.

□ The Melanie Andersen Agency Is recruiting advertising, graphic design, fashion design, package design, and web design majors for freelance and full-time positions. The Melanie Andersen Agency is a boutique executive search consultancy. They specialize in recruitment within beauty, fashion and luxury and are one of the leading search firms in the US within these industries. They work with advertising agencies, leading beauty brands, innovative digital shops and design/branding agencies on a range of creative positions.

□ The Yard Is recruiting advertising, fine arts/curatorial, graphic design, film/TV/theater, web design, photography, web design, design management, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and architecture majors for internship and part-time positions. The Yard is

a Coworking Community of 400+ entrepreneurs, freelancers, and educators with locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

□ Timeless Treasures Fabrics of SohoIs recruiting graphic design, fine arts/curatorial, advertising, creative writing/publishing/editorial and other majors for internships, part-time, and full-time positions. They are a major fabric producer in the 3 billion a year quilting industry.

□ Turner ConstructionIs recruiting architecture majors for internships and full-time positions. Turner is a global provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of our people, customers and communities.

□ TVIIs recruiting graphic design, interactive/motion design, animation (2D & 3D), advertising, illustration, web design, and creative writing/publishing/editorial majors for internships, freelance, part-time, and full time positions. TVI is an award winning digital agency that specializes in branding, design, web development, and marketing.

□ UncommonGoodsIs recruiting graphic design, fashion design, creative writing/publishing/editorial, and other majors for full-time positions. UncommonGoods is an online marketplace offering creatively designed, high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. At UncommonGoods, they believe that creativity and the expression of individuality represent two great human treasures. They have set out to create a business that makes uncommon goods accessible to everyone.

#PRATTFAIR2013WHO YOU WILL MEET AT THE ROUNDTABLES

Roundtable Discussion 1 // WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SETTLE //

Moderator: Andrew Karp // http://andrewkarp.me/ //// Linkedin Profile //Events Coordinator // The Centre for Social Innovation

What is contributing to changes in your firm and or the industry as a whole? Social consciousness and social entrepreneurship. One is driving the consumer market, the other is driving global innovation. They all need places to connect and places to work.Keywords:brand strategy, account management, event production, and creative development

Roundtable Discussion 2 // CREATIVE CAREER PATH //

Moderator: Carrie Gee // cargocollective // Linkedin Profile //Design Director // AdweekErin Collis // Linkedin Profile //// Senior Designer // Red Antler

What is emerging as the most important technical skills for creatives to position themselves to succeed in the industry?CG: Understanding and perfecting the foundations of your craft (composition, line, space, color, dimension, etc), and then learning the industry-standard computer programs that help you do them faster and more easily. I think the best technical skills start analog, and develop into digital.

What specific knowledge would you like to share and discuss with Pratt students and Alumni?

EC: Having been in the business a few years, I’d love to talk to them about what I’ve come to learn as I’ve worked at different places, learned more things, and began to understand that the road is long and you will do many, many different things with your career. I think this is a hard concept to grasp when you’re fresh out of school.Keywords:publication design, career path, shifts from print to digital, branding, presenting to and communicating with clients, print production, problem solving

Roundtable Discussion 3 // ADJUSTING TO CHANGE //

Moderator: Jonathan Goodman Levitt // Filmmaker Magazine article //// Linkedin Profile //Filmmaker, Producer & Interactive Producer // Changeworx

What are some topics that influence and direct your work?Changes in society that influences interest in producing work as a creative, how to adjust when societal shifts make your work harder to produce, and working as the leader on a team and working as a follower on a team.Keywords:change & consumerism, open-minded production, societal shifts, and leader-follower relationship

Roundtable Discussion 4// PLOTTING A PROFESSIONAL PATH //

Moderator: John Chidiac //// Linkedin Profile //Creative Director // Tenlegs

Bradley Carney// Industrial Designer// b r e a d design

What are the essential non-technical skills for creatives?JC: As a creative professional, your job is to solve problems. Oftentimes, those problems are not evident from the outset. Even tougher, you might be pointed in the wrong direction. You need to ability to come to any project and look at it from many different perspectives. The worst thing is to expend time and effort to do a wonderful job of solving a problem that doesn’t need solving.

Keywords:Technological change, collaboration, career fulfillment, and startup fever

Roundtable Discussion 5 // PUSHING BOUNDARIES IN YOUR CAREER //

Moderator: Tyler Kicera // Cadalyst // // Linkedin Profile //Director of Design // Tait Towers

What is contributing to changes in your firm and or the industry as a whole?Our special niche in the entertainment industry was carved out of taking massive productions around the world. Out of the constraints of touring, we have developed products and a thought process aimed at saving our clients money on transportation and on site labor. People elsewhere have seen what we’ve done with massive rock shows and are interested in the same savings.Keywords:creative thinking, software impact, adaptability, and the creative process

Roundtable Discussion 6 // WORKING WITH RECRUITERS //

Moderator: Danielle Bravaco //// Linkedin Profile //District Manager // CGR/Seven

What are some changes you are experiencing in the design or working process?Hard copy portfolios are becoming a thing of the past, skills are changing that clients ask for, and soft

skills are very important now.Keywords:recruiting sales, problem solving, management, and design sense

Roundtable Discussion 7 // FOLLOW YOUR DREAM //

Moderator: Kathleen Ettienne //// Linkedin Profile //President & CEO // Blacklines of Design Inc.

Tell us a little about yourself:Ettienne directs Blacklines of Design Inc. from a Brooklyn, NY based office. Not only does Blacklines of Design Inc. act as a showcase for the contributions of emerging diverse and developing architects and designers, but the quarterly publication also acts as a resource for those seeking to learn about the diversity of style and design that can strengthen the foundations of modern architecture.Keywords:Online publishing, advertising reach, content research, and website coordination

*Roundtable Discussion 8 (1PM-2PM)// POST INTERVIEW THANK YOU - TIPS & TRICKS//

Moderator: Lauren McDonald //// Linkedin Profile //Founder/President // Intuition Co-op

Why is recruitment so important to you?We believe it’s through truly invested, collaborative cooperation between all parties in the recruiting process that real connections are made and the magic of fit happens. By seeing recruitment through a matchmaking lens, we’re engaging and empowering each of us in the evolution and success of our future in the long run.Keywords:collaboration, recruitment, job strategies, and relationships

Roundtable Discussion 9 // STARTUPS & CAREERS //

Moderator: Joe Minkiewicz// joeminkie.net // // LinkedIn ProfileDirector of Product Development // Prolific Interactive

What changes are occurring in the design or working process and how will they affect the career paths of young designers?Especially when dealing with software projects, Agile methodologies have been replacing previous methods of product development. Originally focused on the engineering side, Agile methods are now being tuned to include Design and User Experience as much as possible. Being prepared to work with teammates from multiple non-design disciplines is becoming more and more important.Keywords:Visualization, critical thinking, verbal communication, and planning

Roundtable Discussion 10 // DETAILS IN YOUR CAREER //

Moderator: Natasha Rottman//LinkedIn Profile //Chief Communication Officer // Collectrium

What is contributing to changes in your firm and or the industry as a whole?At Collectrium we are constantly needing to adapt to the fact that galleries, collectors, artists, art advisories, auction houses and art fairs have become increasingly alike and the boundary lines that were once rigid are far more flexible in terms of who sells, buys, markets or even speculates about art.

As the art market as a whole becomes more and more of an interdependent globalized specialty industry, it is essential for the products that serve this industry to be more creative, thoughtful and intuitive.Keywords:Project management, art advising, business development, and art direction