Careers in advertising

Become a designer for an ad agency. Become a brand manager. Become an art director. Advertising professionals combine skills in design, writing, strategic planning, and branding for use in a wide range of media. Across emerging digital platforms and classic media, they come up with effective messaging to communicate ideas and products to influence and reach specific target audiences.

Launch your career as a professional:

  • Digital advertising director
  • Art director
  • Content creator

And get recruited and hired by the best of the best:

  • Activision
  • Apple
  • Chase Bank

Alumnus Joaquin Salim, associate creative director

SCAD students experience a model of teamwork common in the field through high-energy collaborations with peers and real-world projects with top brands. Alumnus Joaquin Salim (M.F.A., advertising, 2011) shares how SCAD prepared him for a successful career as a creative director working with brands like Allstate, Bacardi, Honda, and more.

SCAD will see you to success

SCAD supports its students from first classes to graduation and beyond. Throughout their SCAD journey and professional path, the SCAD office for career and alumni success (CAS) offers students and graduates an array of career-building services:

  • Résumé development
  • Portfolio building
  • Mock interviews
  • Self-promotion
  • Assistance finding internships and employment opportunities

With its preeminent instruction, professional guidance, and one-on-one career advising, SCAD will help you launch your creative career to new heights

Advertising degrees