Animation Undergraduate & Graduate Placement Scheme
Please see below for more information on both our Animation Undergraduate Placement Scheme and our Animation Graduate Placement Scheme.
Animation Undergraduate Placement Scheme
Northern Ireland Screen is partnering with a range of studios working in Northern Ireland’s animation sector to offer Undergraduate Placements for students currently studying animation related courses and seeking work experience.
The Animation Undergraduate Placements are for 6-months, full time and paid (Real Living Wage), with the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting animation projects in Northern Ireland.
The Animation Undergraduate Placements are open to students who are currently in full-time education who are seeking a work placement year as part of their college/university course. There are 6 placement opportunities available with a number of local animation companies. Applicants can apply for multiple placements if they meet the essential criteria.
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
Who is eligible to apply?
1.Applicants must be in full time education at a FE/HE Institution and are seeking a placement for their work experience year.
2.Applicants must be planning to return to full-time education at the end of the placement to complete their course.
3.Applicants must be resident within Northern Ireland for the duration of the 6-month placement.
4.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
5.Applicants must demonstrate they are studying a course which is relevant to the Animation Sector for example: Animation; Computer Animation; Digital Art & Animation; Games, Animation & VFX Skills; etc.
* If you cannot answer YES to these questions, please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded.*
*For the avoidance of doubt, Northern Ireland needs to be your primary residence for tax purposes. Applicants residing in Northern Ireland will take priority.
Interviews will take place in June 2024 and placements will commence on various dates from July 2024 depending on the companies’ work schedule requirements.
How do I apply?
To apply to the Animation Undergraduate Placement Scheme applicants must submit the following via the online application form where you will be asked to complete:
•Employment history;
•Educational background;
•Answer the eligibility questions and provide a link to an online portfolio or reel.
•Details of two referees. These can be educational, professional or personal references.
* Please include a link to your portfolio in your application*
You can access our online application system via our online portal. Please note, that if this is your first time applying for a role via our online application system, you will be prompted to create a profile. Once registered, the system will retain your information for any future roles you apply for.
It is preferable that all applications are completed via our online portal. However, should you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources via email: [email protected] or on 028-90232444. CVs will not be accepted.
The deadline for applications is 13:00 Thursday 9th May 2024
Please note under no circumstances will late applications be considered.
Placement Positions
Please see the candidate pack for further clarification on each individual placement:
1.Dog Ears – Trainee Animator
2.Flickerpix – Trainee Animation Generalist
3.Makematic – Trainee Graphic Designer/ Deliverables Assistant
4.JAM MEDIA – Trainee Production Assistant
5.Paper Owl – Trainee Designer
6.Paper Owl – Trainee Animator
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Animation Graduate Placement Scheme
Northern Ireland Screen is partnering with a range of studios working in Northern Ireland’s animation sector to offer Graduate Placements to applicants who have recently completed an animation related course.
The Animation Graduate Placements are for 12 months, full time and paid (Real Living Wage), with the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting animation projects in Northern Ireland.
The Animation Graduate Placements are open to applicants who have completed their FE/HE course within the last two years. There are 7 placement opportunities available with a number of local animation companies. Applicants can apply for multiple placements if they meet the essential criteria.
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
Who is eligible to apply?
1.Applicants must have completed their FE/HE course within the last two years (graduated/finished their course as of 01/06/2022).
2.Applicants must be resident within Northern Ireland for the duration of the 12-month placement.
3.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
4.Applicants must demonstrate they have studied a course which is relevant to the Animation Sector for example: Animation; Computer Animation; Digital Art & Animation; Games, Animation & VFX Skills; etc…
* If you cannot answer YES to these questions, please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded.*
*For the avoidance of doubt, Northern Ireland needs to be your primary residence for tax purposes. Applicants residing in Northern Ireland will take priority.
Interviews will take place in June 2024 and placements will commence on various dates from July 2024 depending on the companies’ work schedule requirements.
How do I apply?
To apply to the Animation Graduate Placement Scheme applicants must submit the following via the online application form where you will be asked to complete:
•Employment history;
•Educational background;
•Answer the eligibility questions and provide a link to an online portfolio or reel.
•Details of two referees. These can be educational, professional or personal references.
* Please include a link to your portfolio in your application*
You can access our online application system via our online portal. Please note, that if this is your first time applying for a role via our online application system, you will be prompted to create a profile. Once registered, the system will retain your information for any future roles you apply for.
It is preferable that all applications are completed via our online portal. However, should you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources via email: [email protected] or on 028-90232444. CVs will not be accepted.
The deadline for applications is 13:00 Thursday 9th May 2024
Please note under no circumstances will late applications be considered.
Placement Positions
Please see the candidate pack for further clarification on each individual placement:
