Connect with emerging talent
George Brown College’s School of Design fosters excellence in design thinking, design culture and design business. We are home to the next generation of design talent who are ready to work with you. Our students have both the professional skills and academic knowledge to bring value to your evolving workplace.
Through field education, we offer students opportunities to strengthen their skills in the career of their choice, whether it’s at an independent design studio, a renowned creative agency or an organization looking for skilled in-house designers. Join our network of committed employers to tap into emerging design talent today.
How Field Education Works
Students are available for field placements and co-op work terms (part-time or full-time) depending on their program of study. See our typical hiring dates for each work term below.
Please note: Students are available for work placement opportunities during different work terms and their required hours may differ based on their registered program of study. If you are interested in hiring outside of the typical work term for a specific program, see the FAQ section for more details.
Work Term | Post, Interview & Hire | Programs Available |
|---|---|---|
Fall (September - December) | From May - August | Game-Art |
Winter (January - April) | From September to December | Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Design Management |
Spring/Summer (May - August) | From January - April | Brand Design, Digital Experience Design, Web Development |
Steps to Hire:
- Submit a field placement/co-op opportunity using the job form on this page
- We’ll review the job submission and get in touch with you
- Approved jobs will be shared with the relevant program(s)
- Optional: Student applications can be bundled by our team and shared with the hiring manager
- Make an offer to the candidate(s) you’re interested in hiring!
- Fill out a student-employer agreement form and you’re ready to go
Are you a new employer? If you are interested in learning more about our field education program and/or general partnership opportunities, let’s chat! Email Phuong Diep, School of Design Business Developer today at phuong.diep@georgebrown.ca.
Discover Our Students & Programs
The field education information and requirements for each program are listed below.
Game-Art – Advanced Diploma
Program Overview
The Game-Art Advanced Diploma program focuses on the principles and techniques of video game art creation required to break into the industry. Students develop 2D and 3D artistic abilities by learning concept art, sprite and pixel art, modelling, texturing, animation and level design for commercial and educational games.
Time of Hire
- Fall Term (September - December)
- Winter Term (January - April)
Types of Roles
Examples: Game Designer, 2D/3D Artist, 2D/3D Animator, 3D Modeller, Concept Artist, Level Designer
Required Hours
Qualified students are approved for non-mandatory field placement in their final year of study and must complete at least 120 hours (part-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Graphic Design – Advanced Diploma
Program Overview
The Graphic Design Advanced Diploma program provides students with an understanding of communications design, corporate design and advertising design. Students learn to build a strong foundation in typography, illustration, art direction, editorial design, web design, motion graphics and more.
Time of Hire
Winter Term (January - April)
Types of Roles
Examples: Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Editorial Designer, Environmental Designer, Exhibition Designer, Web Designer, Motion Graphics Designer, Art Director, Production Artist
Required Hours
Qualified students are approved for non-mandatory field placement in their final year of study and must complete at least 120 hours (part-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Interaction Design – Advanced Diploma
Program Overview
The Interaction Design Advanced Diploma program equips students with design skills in user experience (UX), user interface (UI) and visual design with programming. Students learn to create meaningful interactive experiences for digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Time for Hire
Winter Term (January - April)
Types of Roles
Examples: UX Designer, UX Researcher, UI Developer, Interaction Designer, Information Architect, Web Designer, Web Developer, Production Artist, Motion Graphics Designer, 3D Visualizer
Required Hours
Qualified students are approved for non-mandatory field placement in their final year of study and must complete at least 120 hours (part-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Brand Design – Honours Bachelor’s Degree
Program Overview
The Brand Design Honours Bachelor’s Degree program prepares students to be forward-looking brand designers with strengths in collaboration, research, critical and strategic thinking, technical design execution and brand storytelling. Students learn to bridge business strategy, technology, and the design world to produce truly innovative brand experiences.
Time of Hire
Spring/Summer Term (May - August)
Types of Roles
Examples: Brand Designer, Digital Designer, UI Designer, Design Strategist, Design Researcher, Graphic Designer, Content/CopyWriter, Content Strategist, Communications Officer, Marketing Researcher, Communications Designer
Required Hours
Students are required to secure a paid co-op work term as part of Ontario Ministry of Education requirements and they must complete a total of 420 hours (full-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Digital Experience Design – Honours Bachelor's Degree
Program Overview
The Digital Experience Design - Honours Bachelor’s Degree program produces designers who can solve problems using human-centred, socially conscious and economically viable digital solutions. Students develop skills to critically analyze human-computer interactions and work with emerging digital technologies in response to the ever-changing conditions of technology and culture.
Time of Hire
Spring/Summer Term (May - August)
Types of Roles
Examples: UX/UI Designer, Digital Experience Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, Service Designer, UX Researcher, Design Researcher, Information Architect, Web/Mobile Designer, Visual Designer, Production Artist
Required Hours
Students are required to secure a paid co-op work term as part of Ontario Ministry of Education requirements. They must complete a total of 420 hours (full-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Design Management – Postgraduate
Program Overview
The Design Management Postgraduate program prepares students to lead multidisciplinary design teams to develop products and services based on strategic business objectives. Students learn practical tools and interpersonal facilitative skills, as well as the business knowledge required to manage a consultancy or corporate design division.
Time of Hire
Late Winter Term (March - April)
Types of Roles
This unique postgraduate program brings design professionals from across the world with work experience in a variety of different industries. The student’s industry of expertise is dependent on the cohort of students. Please reach out to Theresa Kienitz at TKienitz@georgebrown.ca for more information on students’ specific industry of expertise.
Required Hours
Students are required to complete a minimum total of 120 hours (part-time for 8 weeks).
Tax Credit Eligibility
No, tax credits are not eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Web Development – Front-End Design – Postgraduate
Program Overview
The Web Development - Front-End Design Postgraduate program prepares students with skills in both application and interface development to deliver solutions that meet industry standards for effective code engineering and responsible design. Students are equipped with the skills to translate concepts into visual and functional interfaces, websites, applications, and systems that respond to the needs of a client - in sectors ranging from health care to fintech, retail to technology and beyond.
Time of Hire
Spring/Summer Term (May - August)
Types of Roles
Examples: Front-End Web Developer, Full Stack Web Developer, Web Designer, UX/UI Developer, Software Engineer, Software Designer, Interactive Media Developer
Required Hours
Students are required to complete a total of 350 hours (full-time).
Tax Credit Eligibility
Yes, tax credits are eligible for this program of study. For more information, please see the Ontario Government Co-operative Education Tax Credit page.
Funding Opportunities
There are government grants and funding programs that can help subsidize the cost of hiring students, whether you’re an established leading business, non-profit organization, or small creative agency. Browse external funding opportunities below.
New Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
This program funded by Employer and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provides wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students for paid work experiences such as mentorship programs, co-operative terms, field placements, and internship opportunities related to their field of study.
How much can you get?
50% up to a maximum of $5,000 for every student hired.
70% up to a maximum of $7,000 for students hired in a priority group.
Funding is administered through 18 recognized SWPP delivery partners. Please see subsidy amounts, eligibility requirements and application forms for your target sector below:
For employers in all sectors
Delivery partner: Magnet / Outcome Campus Connect
Contact: Jim Babcock at james.babcock@ryerson.ca or for general inquiries swpp@magnet.today
Delivery partner: Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Contact: top@occ.ca
For employers in agriculture
Delivery partner: Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC)
Contact: info@cahrc-ccrha.ca
For employers in arts & cultural
This funding is open to employers in Digital Media (Content Creators); Film and Television; Live Performing Arts; Music & Sound Recording; Visual Arts and Crafts; Writing and Publishing; and Heritage.
Delivery partner: Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
Contact: Sofia Downing at sofia.downing@culturalhrc.ca or for general inquiries info@culturalhrc.ca
For employers in aviation aerospace
Delivery partner: Canadian Council for Aerospace & Aviation (CCAA)
Contact: Kethy S-K Sangaré at ksossokolle@avaerocouncil.ca or for general inquiries swpp@avaerocouncil.ca
For employers in biotechnology & healthcare (or related projects)
Delivery partner: Biotalent Canada
Contact: Colleen Hayes at chayes@biotalent.ca or for general inquiries askme@biotalent.ca
For employers in electrical power
Delivery partner: Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
Contact: Yoana Turnin at turnin@electricityhr.ca or for general inquiries info@ehrc.ca
For employers working on environmental projects
This funding is open to employers hiring students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) and Business.
Delivery partner: Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada
Contact: co-op@eco.ca
For employers in food & beverage manufacturing
Delivery partner: Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
Contact: Tiffany Gelvez at tgelvez@fpsc-ctac.com or for general inquiries info@swpp-fpsc.com
For employers in information technology (or related projects)
Delivery partner: Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Contact: WIL_Digital@ictc-ctic.ca
For employers in manufacturing (or related projects)
Delivery partner: Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Contact: Wendy Gray at wgray@emccanada.org
For employers in media production (members only)
This funding is open to CMPA members only.
Delivery partner: Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)
Contact: Sarolta Csete at sarolta.csete@cmpa.ca
For employers in mining (or related projects)
Delivery partner: Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR)
Contact: gearingup@mihr.ca or wagesubsidies@mihr.ca
For employers in Quebec
Delivery partner: Pratiques RH / Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec - Accueillez un Stagiaire
Contact: https://pratiquesrh.com/nous-joindre#form
For employers with startups or related entrepreneurial projects (specific locations only)
This funding opportunity is open to employers operating in provinces and territories outside of Ontario.
Delivery partner: Venture for Canada
Contact: https://ventureforcanada.ca/contact
For employers in technology (or related projects)
Delivery partner: Technation (formerly known as ITAC)
Contact: Brett Hotas at bhotas@itac.ca or for general inquiries careerready@technationcanada.ca
For employers in tourism & hospitality
Delivery partner: Tourism HR Canada (THRC)
Contact: propel@tourismhr.ca
For employers in transportation & logistics
Delivery partner: Trucking HR Canada
Contact: theteam@truckinghr.com
Other Funding Sources
Funding opportunities for summer hires and youth hires are also available through various sources below.
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
The Canada Summer Jobs grant, funded by the federal government, provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector and the private sector with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years old.
Funding coverage: 50-100% depending on your conditions of eligibility
Application deadline: January (every year)
Hiring time: late April - early September
Contact: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/contact/canada-summer-jobs.html or toll-free at 1-800-935-5555
Summer Experience Program (SEP)
The Summer Experience program funds eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations and First Nations communities to create summer employment opportunities for students in the tourism, culture and sports and recreation sector.
Funding coverage: up to a maximum of $3,812 per position
Application deadline: January (every year)
Hiring time: May to early September
Contact: CommunitySEP@ontario.ca for general inquiries
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO)
The Young Canada Works grant provides wage subsidies for non-profit organizations with a heritage mandate (such as museums, archives, a library or other); educational or cultural institutions; professional heritage service organizations; and Indigenous organizations.
Funding coverage: between 50-75% up to a maximum of $10,000 per job
Application deadline: January (every year)
Hiring time: May - early September
Contact: Toll-free at 1-800-935-5555
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Contact Us
For more information on how to engage our students, please contact:
Phuong Diep
Field Education Business Developer
Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology
George Brown College
3 Lower Jarvis Street - Rm. 358
Toronto, ON M5E 3Y5
phuong.diep@georgebrown.ca
