Design & Retail Career Fair

"Design & Retail Career Fair" with price tag, sewing machine, UX coding, drill, and graphic design icons.

Thursday, February 13, 2025: 1-4pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union

About the Fair

Connect with organizations for full-time opportunities and internships. At the fair, you'll be able to explore opportunities, engage with employers, and make an impression that can help you to stand out in the job or internship application process. While you're there, get a free headshot from a professional photographer!

This fair supports students in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Retail and Consumer Studies, User Experience (UX) Design, and is open to all UMN students.

Prepare a resume, have an elevator pitch, and dress in a way that is authentic to you. Registration suggested, drop-ins welcome.

Register for the Fair

*A gallery of all headshots will be shared with attendees following the event. Check-in during the fair to receive your headshot.

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Career Fair Prep Session

Learn everything you need to know about the fair and ask our career consultants any questions before the big day. Monday, February 10, 4-5pm, 32A McNeal Hall. Free Mim's Cafe and padfolios for all attendees!

Sign Up for Prep Session

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Additional Ways To Prepare

Check out our tips on Preparing for a Career Fair or Make an Appointment with your career consultant to get ready.

Employers Registered

Employer registrations are still rolling in. Keep checking for updates as we get closer to the fair.

Andersen Corporation
Asmodee USA
Best Buy Corporate
Buckle
CHUG Inc. (GEMS)
EVEREVE
Free People
Fun.com
Kohl's
Lakeshirts
Made For Retail
Medtronic
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)
Saint Croix, Inc.
Target
Tennant Company
The Barcode Group
The Line Up
Twin Cities Closet Company
U.S. Bank
Von Maur

*Compiled weekly, visit Handshake for an up-to-date list