Career Services

From your first portfolio to your first job, USV integrates career development into every stage of your journey.

At USV, career development isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into every stage of your education. From your first portfolio review to your first paid internship, you’ll have structured support and a dedicated coach guiding you toward your career goals.

Career Readiness

Build your portfolio in stages — First, Intermediate, and Advanced — integrated directly into your program so you’re always moving toward career goals.

Real-World Experience

Work on real projects with industry clients and access paid internships that bridge the classroom and the job market.

Faculty Guidance

Get personalized, discipline-specific portfolio reviews and critique from faculty with deep industry experience.

Career Services Coach

Partner with a dedicated coach who helps with resumes, interviews, job searches, and employer connections.

Paid Internships

Why USV internships are different: Paid, industry-connected, aligned with USV Studios.

Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last
Gain hands-on experience in your field
Earn while you learn (no unpaid work)
Build industry connections that last

How to apply: Eligibility (Juniors, Seniors, Alumni), portfolio, online application, interview, placement.

Partners include: DreamWorks, Activision Blizzard, Nvidia, Endless Studios, Glimpse, MindLum, Skyline Entertainment, Burgundy Suite, Swineshead Productions.

Employer Connections

Looking to hire USV students or collaborate?

Post job listings: Send openings to careerservices@usv.edu

Request a project: Partner with USV MediaWorks for real-world creative projects

Tap into alumni talent: USV grads are working at Google, Disney, Pixar, EA, Apple, and more.

Workshops & Events

Career prep doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in community. USV hosts ongoing workshops and fireside chats where students practice, get feedback, and connect directly with alumni and professionals.

Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders
Resume & portfolio workshops
Interview prep sessions
“Chat with a Pro” events featuring alumni and industry leaders

Want to get involved?

If you’re a professional or alum interested in hosting a workshop or fireside chat, contact us at careerservices@usv.edu with your availability and presentation topic. Events are typically held Wednesdays from 12–1:30 PM (virtual options available).