Employer Partners Meet the next generation of creative professionals at the College of Fine Arts. Career Services is your connection to the top creative talent of tomorrow. We make it easy for employers to connect with College of Fine Arts students in a variety of interactive ways, and we’ll work with you to discover which of our engagement options best fits the needs of your organization. Explore the options below, then fill out our employer inquiry form to get started. You can also contact us at COFACareers@austin.utexas.edu Employer Engagement Opportunities 12Twenty@Texas 12Twenty@Texas is a new UT-wide online career services system. Similar to Handshake, companies can find students here, register for events like the career fair, and easily post jobs and internships. Create or claim your account at https://careersuccess.utexas.edu/employers/12twenty/ Career Fairs & Recruiting Events Career City Limits—our premier in-person networking and engagement fair—happens every Spring and is the best way to connect with a large number of interested students. In 2026, Career City Limits brought together over 300 students across various arts disciplines. Beyond Career City Limits, we can also collaborate with you to create specialized recruiting events on campus or virtually. Portfolio & Demo Reel Review Days — “The Review” During The Review, employer partners meet 1:1 with COFA students in 15-minute virtual sessions to review portfolios, creative work, and demo reels, offering constructive feedback to help students become more competitive in their fields. An annual virtual event, The Review allows students and alumni to receive valuable personalized feedback from creative professionals and industry managers, and allows employers the chance to view student work and discuss potential professional opportunities. Employer Spotlights & Info Sessions Partners are invited to share content and engage with Fine Arts students in a way that best serves their interests in community development, brand visibility, talent sourcing and equipping. Employers and organizations reserve time during the semester to highlight their brand without competition, on -campus or virtually. Spotlight agendas are varied by employer need to best serve our partners and the College of Fine Arts students. Additional Engagement Opportunities Classroom Visits Workshops & Skill Shares Course Collaboration Opportunities (by department) Employer Site Visits Coffee Chats & Q&As Contact Employer Relations dana.phillips@austin.utexas.edu Recruitment Guidelines and Laws All job and internship postings are subject to approval. The Career Center reserves the final right to determine which postings are appropriate for inclusion in The University of Texas database of listings. Employers are expected to abide by The University of Texas at Austin’s Employer Recruiting Guidelines & Procedures and the National Association of Colleges and Employers Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. We welcome you to explore a comprehensive list of options for posting jobs and internships and engaging with students and alumni at the College of Fine Arts.
