Collective Design is a webinar series from IIDA that provide resources, information, and inspiration to the design community. These virtual sessions explore design from the lens of its larger societal impact as well as examining influencing factors and industries.

How to Leverage that First Job

For young adults—or older ones embarking on a second career—that first paid design job can serve as a crucial rung on the career ladder, leading to ascending responsibility and compensation, or a spot where a novice employee loses their footing. Our panel of design experts at various points in their careers will cover what to expect when you’re growing a design career, and how to do it right.

Moderator:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA

Panelists:
Sofia Acosta, IIDA, Interior Designer II, Helix Architecture + Design
Gilbert Broco, IIDA, CDF, President, CI Group
Lisa Cholmondeley, FAIA, Director of the Center for Research on Equity, Design Manager, Principal, Gensler