Format: Live Zoom Webinar
Ticket Pricing: $10 Single Session; $25 Series Bundle

This spring and summer, AIGA Philadelphia invites you to join Next Steps: From Practice to Paycheck, a 3-part webinar series designed to help designers launch their careers and navigate the professional world.

Through real conversations with working designers, this series explores career paths, hiring, and the realities of getting started in today’s design industry. Whether you’re exploring your options or actively job searching, this is a space to learn, connect, and grow.

Session 1: Design Careers, Decoded

Explore the many paths available to designers today, from in-house roles and agencies to freelance and startups. Hear from working designers across the industry as they share how they got started and what their day-to-day really looks like.

Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

Session 2: Beating the ATS

Your resume has seconds to make an impression. Learn how to optimize your application for ATS and AI hiring tools, plus get insights from hiring professionals on standing out in today’s job market.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

Session 3: The Business of Design 101

Navigate contracts with confidence. This session will break down contracts, intellectual property, and the legal basics every designer should know when starting a new role or freelance project.

Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

This event raises funds for AIGA Philly’s operational and programming initiatives — helping us continue to create educational opportunities, mentorship programs, and community events that empower local designers.