Careers in the Age of AI | Hiring & Getting Hired in an Evolving Industry

What does it take to get hired today? Does the perfect candidate exist? How do great candidates get discovered?
Join a panel of expert recruiters from BuzzCo, Critical Mass and Crate & Barrel, the Head of Experience Design at Digitas for a wide-ranging discussion moderated by an Associate Creative Director and former freelancer at Arc Worldwide.
Our conversation will cover the obstacles the creative community is facing in both hiring and getting hired as our industry evolves through the turbulence of AI, changing consumer media consumption behaviors and economic headwinds.
The panel will be followed by grouped networking opportunities, with prompts to help break the ice and strengthen connections.
Whether you are on the hunt for your next role, seeking a unicorn to take your team to the next level, just embarking on your career or navigating the world of freelance, this evening will be a unique opportunity to connect with and learn directly from professionals leading hiring at many of Chicago's top agencies and brands.

• Panelist - Ina Lee, Senior Talent Acquisition at Crate & Barrel
• Panelist - Melissa Hennessy, Recruiter at Critical Mass
• Panelist - Noel Childs, SVP Group Experience Design Director // Head of Experience Design at Digitas
• Moderator - Rogelio Gamez, Associate Creative Director at Arc Worldwide (Moderator)
• Panelist - Tracy Kramer, President of BuzzCo

By registering to attend this event, you agree to abide by AIGA Chicago Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct may be found here. https://www.aiga.org/code-of-conduct

The exact timing and location of this event are still being determined. The event will be located in a central Chicago location, accessible by CTA and will run for 3 hours between the hours of 5pm and 9pm.
Details will be updated shortly.

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