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Deadline approaching for 2nd round of Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship
08 Sep 2022 : News Desk
Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship
Animation Skillnet and Screen Ireland are currently seeking applicants for the next iteration of the hugely successful Graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX and Games, which is supported by Skillnet Ireland under the Skills Connect Programme.

In the first part of 2022, the studios that took part in the programme included Jam Media, Daily Madness, Distillery Films and TouchPress/StoryToys. The programme, which has been running since 2016, has a great track record with more than 70 participants receiving training to date and over 90% of them going on to gain further work in the industry either with their host studio or with another studio.  

According to a new evaluation report into the Graduate Traineeship Programme, past participants noted that studio placements were particularly helpful as it enabled them to experience and better understand the production pipeline. This coupled with support in developing their showreels/portfolios and access to a network of industry connections gave them more confidence to pursue further work opportunities.  

Adam Powell, a graduate trainee from 2020 said of his experience:  “Sometimes the best way to learn about something is to jump straight in and see it up close, which is absolutely what I got from the traineeship. This was probably the biggest step I've taken in my career so far, and I owe a lot to it for helping me get my foot in the door. The experience of seeing a professional studio pipeline for myself, and meeting so many great people, was incredible. It feels like only yesterday I was a trainee in Lighthouse Studios, and now I've been living and animating in Kilkenny for almost two years.”

The evaluation report on the Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship was produced by Jane Leonard from Really Useful Training and Development. Click here for a full copy of the report and its findings.

The second programme for 2022 will take place over a 3-month period (12 weeks) from the end of October 2022 to the end of January 2023. 

Over the course of the programme, each trainee will work in-house in the studio where they will receive on-the-job training. (Some trainees may be required to work remotely depending on each participating studio’s policy regarding remote working).  

In addition to on-the-job training, the trainee will receive additional tailored training through Animation Skillnet and Screen Ireland before they enter the studio and at other agreed times over the 3 months. 

The Traineeship programme will commence on Tuesday, 25th October 2022 with approximately one week of up-front training/induction and will finish on Friday, 27th January 2023.  

A training allowance/bursary will be made available to participants (400 Euro a week for the 3 months/12 weeks).  

Start Date: Tuesday, 25th October 2022

End Date: Friday, 27th January 2023

Please note the following important points before applying:  

  • All candidates must be available on a full-time basis for the entire duration of the Traineeship, including the induction week.  
  • Part or all of the placement might be taking place remotely, due to the ongoing restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Only those who are shortlisted will be called for interview. 

Interested applicants should upload a CV Link or LinkedIn link and showreel/portfolio link and complete the form. Click here for link.

Deadline for applications: Monday, 12th September, 9am.  

Interviews will be held in late September/early October with Final Selection on Tuesday, 11th October 2021.  

All applications will be evaluated and shortlisted for interview by industry experts, in consultation with Screen Ireland and Animation Skillnet. 





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