Job Search and Opportunities for MDes Students

Seek out career information well before graduation:

Take advantage of Career Services offerings including but not limited to advising, events, and CREATE.
Utilize your time here to cultivate relationships within the GSD community: alumni, fellow students, faculty, visiting speakers, networking events, and GSD Alumni Council events.
Seek out ways to supplement your academic studies with experience: involvement with student clubs (across Harvard), summer internships, or the Community Service Fellowship.
Join our vast network of current students and alumni via mentorship, GSD LinkedIn Group , or other avenues available to the Harvard Community.

Organizations both big and small worldwide are interested in GSD students and alumni. Design training brings a wealth of knowledge and transferable skills outside of traditional practice to many industries including but not limited to architecture, academia, consulting, government, non-profits, technology, real estate, economic development, and beyond.

Below is a snapshot of employers who hire GSD graduates and interns: