The Pixel Mill Trainee Programmers 2022
The Pixel Mill Trainee Programmers 2022 is an industry-led new entrant paid training programme (RLW) 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 video game industry is a fast growing and vibrant community in Northern Ireland, creating games which are being played by gamers across the world. Alongside this is an emerging group of immersive studios creating content which is pushing the boundaries of what VR/AR technology can do.
The aim of the programme is to find motivated people from across all interactive content disciplines that have programming skills. Individuals applying should come from a software development 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.
The Pixel Mill Trainee Programme is split into two parts:
- Bootcamp: A 4-month development programme for 6 participants, where they will receive Unity training as a programmer, workshops on different aspects of game development, as well as working together to create, develop and publish 2 short video games over 8 weeks.
- Trainee Positions: After completing the Bootcamp, participants will have the opportunity to interview for the 3 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.
There are 3 places available for an 18-month paid contract (RLW) with the opportunity to work on a range of video game and immersive projects. We will train and develop you for a career in the interactive industry and you will be assigned a senior industry mentor. You will be expected to work to tight deadlines, and you must be able to work flexibly.
Whilst the programme is based in Belfast, it is open to applicants from across Northern Ireland. Participants will be facilitated to work remotely, however there may be placements where trainees will need to work from a company office.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
However, as women are currently under-represented in this sector, we would particularly welcome applications from women.
For more information, read our guidelines.
Click HERE to apply.
Deadline for applications is 12 Noon on Friday 21st October.
If you have questions, please contact Rory, Interactive Manager at [email protected].
