Headquartered in Columbus, like many of the world’s biggest retail brands, Bath & Body Works has hired a number of talented, skilled CCAD students and alumni over the years—creative thinkers who have found professional success and fulfillment in their work.
Sugandh Agrawal, CCAD alumna, founded Gunas, a luxury vegan handbag label, driven by her CCAD experience and commitment to ethics. She advises: Act on entrepreneurial instincts and never wait for readiness.
The ink had barely dried on their diplomas when Wes Talbott (Illustration, 2013) and Lillie Talbott (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2013) upped and moved to Billund, Denmark, where Wes had been offered a position with childhood toy favorite LEGO Group.
CCAD grads Wes and Lillie Talbott live their dream, working as designers for LEGO in Denmark. They met at CCAD, married in 2013, and now thrive in creative, playful roles.
Grace Hilliard-Koshinsky, a former foster child turned artist, intertwines art with child welfare advocacy. Her metalwork explores permanence vs. transience. She credits mentors for her growth and manages her busy life with a color-coded schedule.
Not too long ago, Columbus College of Art & Design grad Grahm Jones (Photography, 1997) was a kid in Clintonville dreaming of photographing for National Geographic, spending his days among animals, and soaking up the outdoors.
Anthony Baker (BFA, 1986) discovered medical illustration after CCAD, earning a second degree in the field from OSU. Now, he illustrates for doctors and researchers at Ohio State, combining his art and science skills to advance medical understanding.