Creative & General Career Sites

🎨 AnimatedJobs.com
Great for awareness in the animation field. Check the official employer site after finding a role here.

💼 Behance
Creative-specific and remote roles. Excellent for linking to your LinkedIn bio.

🏀 Dribbble
Designed for artists and designers. Connects freelancers with active work.

🤝 Handshake
Free for college students. Focuses on entry/mid-level art and design roles.

🔍 Indeed
The largest digital host of resumes. Filterable for a wide variety of sources.

🌐 LinkedIn
Networking and direct recruiter contact. Follow Owen Harris for job postings.

🚀 Wellfound
Small-to-medium startups. A significant portion of the board is for designers.

🎮 Work With Indies
Indie studios and a dedicated Discord server for specific job interest areas.

🌲 WorkSource WA
Jobs specifically in Washington State. Verify listings with the organization.

📍 ZipRecruiter
Best for local business searches and fast employer response times.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Protect Your Information

In ALL job searches, be wary of scams. Red flags include:

• Incorrectly spelled emails

• Pay that is "too good to be true"

• Pressure to act quickly

• Abnormal/Chat-only interviews

Never provide your Social Security Number unless filling out a formal background check. Cross-reference on Glassdoor or consult Career Services if unsure.

*** FOLLOWING GRADUATION ***

After Graduating, the Career Services Coordinator remains a primary point of contact. You will be asked to sign consent forms for:

• Support: Allowing us to contact you to help you gain employment in your field.

• Confirmation: Allowing us to contact your employer only to confirm employment (not for performance evaluation).

Third-Party Verification (AUXICENT): Per ACCSC Accreditation standards, Auxicent will confirm your employment via email, text, or phone. This verification is essential for maintaining NCAD’s high standards.

Verification FAQ:

Does verification end my access to Career Services? No! We are available regardless of status.

Why both NCAD and Auxicent? Auxicent provides independent proof that NCAD education is beneficial for students.

Do I verify every job? Only your first in-field job is required for verification.

How to stop Auxicent contact? Once employment is confirmed, they will stop. They do not sell your data.

Additional Resources

• 🏥 Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Individualized employment services for people with disabilities.

• 📚 Pierce County Library: Get Hired Resources

• 📍 Tacoma Public Library Career Resources