![Students working in a computer lab](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/53727159082_d606795d72_k.jpg.webp?itok=LA3vi73B) ![Student sitting in front of large scale painted portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_5_medium/public/2024-06/image%20right.jpg.webp?itok=8S55ypW1) version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? # Hire OUR STUDENTS OCAD U is home to thousands of Canada's most talented emerging artists and designers - and they're ready to work for you. [Talent Network](https://ocadu-csm.symplicity.com/) [RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) ## We can connect you with top talent  rgb(255,255,255) ### More than 4,000 OCAD U students and thousands more recent graduates have talent and experience in everything from design thinking to graphic design and illustration to public art. ![Person looking at hung artwork](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2024-10/53727157647_ea67bb8e68_k.jpg.webp?itok=wZnlnkYz) ![Person looking at hung artwork](/sites/default/files/styles/floating_card_vertical/public/2024-10/53727157647_ea67bb8e68_k.jpg?itok=2j9fOQvm) ### RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers Our team can connect you with just the right student or recent graduate for commissions, special projects, work placements or employment based on your needs. [ Learn more about the CEAD .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers) ![OCAD U LiVE Production](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2024-10/Screenshot%202024-10-23%20at%2010.34.22%E2%80%AFAM.png.webp?itok=jeJKqbKr) ![OCAD U LiVE Production](/sites/default/files/styles/floating_card_vertical/public/2024-10/Screenshot%202024-10-23%20at%2010.34.22%E2%80%AFAM.png?itok=lbSLx9QL) ### OCAD U LiVE  Authentically reach Gen Z audiences by hiring trained and experienced students to create video content for your brand through the OCAD U LiVE Production House. [ Learn more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/student-services/ocad-u-live) ![Art exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2024-10/53334196405_5a1d4f0068_k.jpg.webp?itok=zMTG6uD2) ![Art exhibit](/sites/default/files/styles/floating_card_vertical/public/2024-10/53334196405_5a1d4f0068_k.jpg?itok=E7ndM075) ### Talent Network Find your next all-star team member by posting job opportunities for current students and alumni. [ Explore talent .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://ocadu-csm.symplicity.com/) ![Student exhibiting at GradEx](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2024-10/GradEx%2050%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=o2pgODpf) ![Student exhibiting at GradEx](/sites/default/files/styles/floating_card_vertical/public/2024-10/GradEx%2050%20%281%29.jpg?itok=XAal7h4E) ### GradEx - OCAD U's Annual Graduate Exhibition Every May, visit the largest free art and design exhibition in Canada and meet hundreds of newly graduated students looking for opportunities. [ Learn more about GradEx .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://ocadu.ca/gradex) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) ## Featured student work 01 27 Previous item Next item [ ![Fans hanging from the ceiling in a gallery space](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Masterpupils%20-%20Shawn%20Vieron.png.webp?itok=GoLt635d) Shawn Vieron View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/1bf45357-a8af-4026-9d33-6c8544ee2c9e?eid=8aee3e16-547c-4f7a-8cbc-faa00fceb4a1 "Masterpupil(s)") [ ![Painting of 3 people standing in front of a barn](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%203.34.35%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=bPI2Iif4) Anoosh Mubashar View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/5ac2be45-97a7-4d25-9323-cfd46e3b499e?eid=4395361b-5839-40a1-8fcc-aef42a112993 "Charades") [ ![Keychain held up to the sun](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Xinyi%20Tian-Keychain%20%E2%80%9CShine%E2%80%9D-10.jpeg.webp?itok=v7O-HuUw) Xinyi Tian View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/77d49615-6014-4785-927c-54fa464a09f3?eid=f29bedaf-a973-4b8b-af0e-21366f748a9d "Keychain “Shine”") [ ![Photo of a metal sculpture hanging from the ceiling in a metal shop](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.13.22%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=8aE9i0xT) Jason Mendiola View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/114e4491-c46f-4f6c-bb13-81922b098a1c?eid=eb228979-7950-4b20-a6cb-cc3b84521f80 "Caesura") [ ![Person writing Chinese on blackboard](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Farewell%20Mao%20-%20Kai%20Hu.png.webp?itok=UcmDb82P) Kai Hu View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/8dd2b388-d694-4789-9182-74a627a00fd9?eid=6a56f029-32fa-4969-973e-a0f83eadfe7b "Farewell Mao: The '85 New Wave and Fifth-Generation Cinema") [ ![Chains and red thread wrapped around a wooden form](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=QaUc6tBf) Alexis Nanibush Pamajewong View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/a7e954b4-08b9-4720-943a-6a1391bdf4a9?eid=f2539e6d-dfe1-48c6-8aff-0fadc93a689d "Spirits See Red (Drum)") [ ![Projection mapping in the corner of a room](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.15.53%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=e5zFHFrB) Sohyun Yoon View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/6be4651c-b6fb-4f8a-977a-d9858d21c3d4?eid=096f7322-5da8-4b89-ad0b-2d48e6463e4a "Face Collage") [ ![Set of illustrated items](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%203.15.35%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=h5AEMnB-) Jihyun Moon View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/fb4fee50-0f18-425c-b20e-738a19de4df3?eid=c50a77c2-09bd-4646-98cd-cbec7fa44172 "Hwatu Redesign") [ ![Illustration of a person with an oversized wing](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.24.32%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=YBJ6zmQM) Sid Sharp View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/cf0b6020-ac7a-45bd-9d1e-bad9bf0ba69f?eid=be94d855-27b9-4230-a1bc-1fd9baa2aee6 "Swan Man") [ ![Painting of a close of up a baby](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.15.46%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=13atMbSQ) Katrina Kuras View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/e224c199-ef5d-4678-89ad-5ba55579ec9e?eid=d8193017-9a94-4a79-b6d5-6644ae22552f "Interrupting Baby III") rgb(0,0,0) ## Featured alumni 01 Previous item Next item ![Everett Vane ](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-10/Everett-Vane-.jpg.webp?itok=RXLo-mYw) ![Everett Vane ](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/Everett-Vane-_0.png.webp?itok=Ixa5bSNy) Watch ### Everett Vane Advertising After completing OCAD University's Advertising program, Everett Vane (@guccivane) co-founded func.media (@func.media), a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design/development, content creation, and more. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/everett-vane "Visit Everett Vane profile page") ![Kikki Guerard](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-11/Kikki-Guerard.jpg.webp?itok=VSgzvm6Z) ![Kikki Guerard](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-11/Kikki-Guerard.png.webp?itok=esy5VBTK) Watch ### Kikki Guerard Advertising Learn more about our Advertising program: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9jQ2M3OGx3bTZPRThvUVNBeXZnWE03eTdfUXxBQ3Jtc0ttLXhPOW84STFzNFh2UHpIcTZvTjZIc2pIM3JMR2ZVbTNVUnRGNWJhLXRwU214MFBxbkpydmdUa1ZiUzQ5aXBwdXE5ZjhFSXVLQkRGMEJ0TkZRdENyQTRkbVZNUWxhSFVJZU1UY3RHWV9DM1) [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/kikki-guerard "Visit Kikki Guerard profile page") ![Danielle-Kim](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-10/Danielle-Kim.jpg.webp?itok=B6HUt3Js) ![Danielle-Kim](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/template.png.webp?itok=aeWFqJkl) Watch ### Danielle Kim Environmental Design After graduating from OCAD U’s Environmental Design program in 2016, Danielle Kim is bringing her passion for functional design to life at RioCan. Her biggest takeaway from her time at OCAD U? 'Form follows function' — a design principle that guides her every step. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/danielle-kim "Visit Danielle Kim profile page") ![Ali Mapara](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-11/Ali-Mapara.jpg.webp?itok=bcJOvADe) ![Ali Mapara](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-11/Ali-Mapara_0.png.webp?itok=9OUH-1PD) Watch ### Ali Mapara Industrial Design Ali, a 2018 graduate of OCAD U's Industrial Design program and a sports enthusiast, created the first design for Movemate as his final thesis project. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/ali-mapara "Visit Ali Mapara profile page") ![Lucas-Kschischang](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-10/Lucas-Kschischang.jpg.webp?itok=gqBCtVmV) ![Lucas-Kschischang](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/Lucas-Kschischang_1.png.webp?itok=r1_Ks_1d) Watch ### Lucas Kschischang Photography Since his days in OCAD U’s photography program, Lucas Kschischang @kschischang has worked for the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and more. We followed Lucas around for a day as he captured the action as the club photographer of the Toronto FC [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/lucas-kschischang "Visit Lucas Kschischang profile page") ![Alex McLeod](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-10/Alex-McLeod.jpg.webp?itok=lkqUTfby) ![Alex McLeod](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-10/Alex-McLeod.png.webp?itok=OgbNTVyy) Watch ### Alex McLeod Drawing & Painting OCAD U alum Alexander McLeod (@alexander\_mcleod\_) thrives in crafting imaginative worlds for his clients – from concert visuals for Celine Dion and Kelly Rowland to murals at Harbourfront Centre. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/alex-mcleod-0 "Visit Alex McLeod profile page") ![David Dennis](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-11/David-Dennis.jpg.webp?itok=sJ4XWOjR) ![David Dennis](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_large/public/2024-11/David-Dennis.png.webp?itok=JOYQJjLu) Watch ### David Dennis Environmental Design Learn more about the Environmental Design program: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZHWk90czdlR21BTUR1b3R2eEljU0FHa21xd3xBQ3Jtc0tuUkpEcHN5TEFrdWtrQTd6VU50Vnh1VkZtcXU2MW9KV0sxemdhNW5lS0VNSk9UNkNpRUozVGNmNFZaWXBIYVBuT0RzU1NmVjBLR3lyVFYtRi14TVR2dHRFaENIMVNCRUJMRnVIN) [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/profile/david-dennis "Visit David Dennis profile page")