Interactive Work/Study Placement Schemes
Please see below for more information on both our Interactive Study Placement Scheme and our Interactive Work Placement Scheme.
Interactive Study Placement Scheme
Northern Ireland Screen is partnering with a range of studios working in Northern Ireland’s interactive sector (Video Games and Immersive) to offer Interactive Study Placements for students currently studying interactive related courses and seeking work experience.
The Interactive Study Placements are for 12 months, full time and paid (Real Living Wage), with the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in Northern Ireland.
The Interactive Study Placements are open to students currently in full-time education who are seeking a work placement year as part of their college/university course. There are 3 placement opportunities available with local Interactive and Video Game 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 resident within Northern Ireland for the duration of the 12-month placement.
2.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
3.Applicants must be in full time education at a FE/HE Institution and are seeking a placement for their work experience year. Applicants must be planning to return to full-time education at the end of the placement to complete their course
4.Applicants must demonstrate they are studying a course which is relevant to the Interactive Sector (Video Games and Immersive) for example: 2D Art/Animation, 3D Modelling/Animation, Game Design, Computer Science, VFX, UX/UI Design.
*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.
How do I apply?
To apply to the Interactive Study 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.
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.
The deadline for applications is 13:00 on Thursday 9th May
Please note under no circumstances will late applications be considered.
Interviews will take place in June 2024 and placements will commence on various dates from July 2024 depending on the companies’ work schedule requirements.
Placement Positions
Please see the candidate pack for further clarification on each individual placement:
1. INCISIV – Trainee 3D Generalist
INCISIV is a pioneering VR games company based in Ormeau Baths, Belfast that specializes in the development of VR applications that improve performance through the power of play.
Help develop creative models/assets to integrate within Unity 3D and work closely with technical director to achieve expected visuals.
2.BillyGoat Entertainment – Trainee 3D Artist
BillyGoat Entertainment is a video game developer based in sunny Belfast, Northern Ireland that specialises in crafting jovial, light-hearted, comedic experiences for consoles and PC.As a Trainee 3D Artist, you will have a passion for games, experience working in a team, and an eagerness to learn.
You will have a portfolio piece that demonstrates attention to detail and creativity.
3.Outlier – Trainee Concept Artist
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from the tech and entertainment industries, Outlier is an independent video game studio based across Dublin and Belfast.
As a Concept Artist you will work alongside the Art Director in creating environmental concept art for Outlier’s games.
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Interactive Work Placement Scheme
Northern Ireland Screen is partnering with a range of studios working in Northern Ireland’s interactive sector (Video Games and Immersive) to offer Interactive Work Placements to applicants who have recently completed an interactive related course.
The Interactive Work Placements are for 12 months, full time and paid (Real Living Wage), with the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in Northern Ireland.
The Interactive Work Placements are open to applicants who have completed their FE/HE course within the last two years. There are 3 placement opportunities available with a number of local Interactive and Gaming 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 resident within Northern Ireland for the duration of the 12-month placement.
2.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
3.Applicants must have completed their FE/HE course within the last two years (graduated/finished their course as of 01/06/2022)
4.Applicants must demonstrate they have studied a course which is relevant to the Interactive Sector (Video Games and Immersive) for example: 2D Art/Animation, 3D Modelling/Animation, Game Design, Computer Science, VFX, UX/UI Design.
*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.
How do I apply?
To apply to the Interactive Work 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.
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 on Thursday 9th May 2023
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. Humain – Trainee Production Coordinator
Humain create the characters for some of the world’s top gaming studios. Their credits include Call of Duty, Halo, and 40k Warhammer.
A Production Coordinator works closely with the Production Manager to support the Production Team and the R&D Team.
2. Buck Eejit – Trainee Junior QA Tester & Prelim Bug Analyst
Buck Eejit Games is a dynamic game development studio located in Belfast, established in May 2022.
As a Junior QA Tester & Preliminary Bug Analyst, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and performance of our Gaelic Football game.
3. Outlier – Trainee Gameplay Programmer
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from the tech and entertainment industries, Outlier is an independent video game studio based across Dublin and Belfast.
As a Gameplay Programmer you will work alongside the Technical Director to develop the core gameplay functionality of Outlier’s games.
