Game dev / art apprenticeship pathway - UK residents only

Realityjam • Internship • Remote (United Kingdom) • £17k - £22k / year • 3w ago

Junior Game Artist Apprenticeship – Part-time, Remote (UK residents only)

The Role

Realityjam is a game developer and studio platform building new pathways into the UK games industry. We are recruiting Junior Game Artist Apprentices to work alongside our studio team, creating world-building and in-game content for our MMO PC titles, including our current live title 5th Dimension.

This is a 12-month apprenticeship (4 days per week, remote).

How the Pathway Works

This apprenticeship is the second stage of Realityjam's two-stage industry entry pathway, delivered in collaboration with Unity. To be eligible for the apprenticeship, candidates must first complete the Scion Foundation Training Course — a 12-month, full-time (30 hours per week) game design and 3D art training course.

The Scion course is a funded training course. A course fee applies, and UK government student finance may be made available to eligible applicants. Full details — including costs, finance options, and how to enrol are at: realityjam.io/joinourmovement.

Candidates who already hold equivalent skills and experience may apply directly for the apprenticeship; our selection process gives credit to those with an existing portfolio or industry experience.

What You'll Do During the Apprenticeship

Build game worlds and create in-game content for live MMO titles
Work within our production pipeline using industry-standard tools including Unity and Blender
Receive public attribution and professional credit for content you contribute
Qualify as a Unity Certified Associate, gaining a globally recognised certification from Unity

Remuneration

£17,000 base wage (part-time, 4 days per week)
22 days holiday per year (including UK bank holidays)
Pension and sick pay
Performance bonus structure offering up to £22,000 in total annual earnings

Content Monetisation

Apprentices receive a 90% revenue share on player skins and tradeable in-game items they contribute to our games, with earnings of up to £10,000 per year for as long as your items remain in our titles. This opportunity is exclusive to apprentices and course participants.

Requirements

UK residents only — you must have the right to reside and work in the UK and hold a UK residential address
Completion of the Scion Foundation Training Course, or demonstrable equivalent skills and experience
A portfolio (personal or professional) is an important part of the application process

What Comes Next

Following the apprenticeship, candidates may apply for a full-time role with our studio or access up to £80,000 in venture capital to build and launch their own game on our platform.

Working Arrangements

All work is managed remotely via Discord and Jira. Apprentices attend three 2-day in-person conference and game jam events 3 times per year for expert feedback and networking.

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