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Graduate Stories and Video Testimonials

Your ideas have real value and employers in all kinds of industries need creative thinkers like you. Maybe you know exactly what you want to do with your life, or maybe you’re not sure. You just know what you love. Either way, you aren’t alone.

The 200,000 alumni of The Art Institutes schools have all been in the same boat as you. But with a hands-on education and the student experience found at The Art Institutes schools, they developed the creative skills that have helped them achieve their professional goals. Check out how a few of our alums are living their passions.

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Billy Reid

Class Of 1986; The Art Institute of Dallas
Employer: Billy Reid
Job Title: Fashion Designer

"...work has been featured in New York Magazine, South Accents, Esquire, Allure, and Paste."

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Paula DaSilva

Class Of 1998; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: Eden Roc at Renaissance Miami Beach
Job Title: Executive Chef

"I’m having lots of fun doing it!"

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Byron Lopez

Class Of 2005; The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
Employer: South Park, Comedy Central
Job Title: Technical Director

"(My work gives me) the ability to grow as an artist both mentally and spiritually."

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Julie Ruiz

Class Of 2000; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: Off-Air Design, VH1
Job Title: Director

"...take advantage of opportunities to grow as artists."

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Nathan Shriver

Class Of 2000; The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania
Employer: Under Armour, Inc.
Job Title: Art Director, Interactive

"...turns to the words of a truly creative individual, Steve Jobs, who stated, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."

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Kevin Gillespie

Class Of 2003; The Art Institute of Atlanta
Employer: Woodfire Grill
Job Title: Executive Chef and Part Owner

"(I) knew from an early age that The Art Institute of Atlanta was the right school."

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Venus Williams

Class Of 2007; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: EleVen and VStarr Interiors
Job Title: International Tennis Champion and Clothing/Footwear Designer

"I love fashion and the idea that I am using my design education to actually create clothing and footwear that reflects my personality and energy both on and off the court."

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Brett Bastas

Class Of 2005; The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania
Employer: CBS Radio
Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer

"This was all about fun and staying pure to create a one-of-a-kind identity."

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Katelyn Remick

Class Of 2009; The Art Institute of Phoenix
Employer: Barking Frog
Job Title: Banquet & Pastry Cook

"Experimenting can be half the fun."

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Holly Milanovich-Nichols

Class Of 2004; The Art Institute of Portland
Employer: Adidas International
Job Title: Senior Designer, Performance Apparel, Womens/Mens/Kids

"...visionary designs allow wearers to create customized looks."

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