Pixel Mill Trainees 2021 applications are open
Northern Ireland Screen intends to run a skills development programme called The Pixel Mill Trainee 2021 Programme. The programme, through Bootcamp, is an industry-led new entrant paid training programme (NMW/NLW) that seeks to find and develop the best new and emerging talent within the video game and immersive industries, providing them with training and live project experience.
The Pixel Mill Trainee Programme is split into two parts:
- Bootcamp: A 4-month development programme for 10 participants, where they will receive Unity Certified training as a programmer or artist (with the opportunity to take the certification exam), workshops on different aspects of game development and publishing, as well as working together to create, develop and publish 2 short video games over 8 weeks. The Bootcamp is a paid programme (NMW/NLW) and will run from December 2020-March 2021.
- Trainee Positions: After completing the Bootcamp participants will have the opportunity to interview for the 6 trainee positions. Those who receive a trainee position will be placed with video game and immersive studios within Northern Ireland. During the programme participants will be moved between studios so that they can maximise the experience of working on live projects and different workflows. Companies may be based in the Pixel Mill itself or at their own premises. Those who do not receive a trainee position will receive further support
The aim of the programme is to find motivated people from across all interactive content disciplines both in programming and art (2D/3D) backgrounds. Individuals applying should come from a software development or 2D/3D art background, but no specific academic qualifications are needed. However, you should be able to demonstrate your ability and knowledge through professional experience or personal projects. More importantly we want people who can bring passion for making interactive content, be that video games or immersive, and have strong problem-solving skills.
Deadline for applications is 12noon on Monday 9th November.
For more information and details of how to apply please visit The Pixel Mill section of our website.
