About Reset
Do you have a passion for animation, VFX and games? Reset is a paid placement programme designed to inspire and empower both new entrants and junior professionals within the Scottish Animation, VFX, and Games sector.
For those starting out, Reset provides a structured path into the industry as a Trainee, offering invaluable hands-on experience. For emerging talent, the programme focuses on refining skills, advancing careers to Junior roles, and unlocking long-term growth opportunities.
Reset is funded by Screen Scotland via the BFI National Lottery Skills Cluster Fund.
Reset: Kickstart your Career in Animation and VFX
Interested in joining a new exciting career the Animation, Visual Effects (VFX) and Games industry? Then Reset might be for you.
This paid 8 month traineeship is aimed at new entrants to the industry with transferable skills from all walks of life. This could include those who were working in sectors such as: retail, hospitality, travel, entertainment, events etc
Reset offers an opportunity to retrain and join Scotland’s world-class Animation, Visual Effects (VFX) and Games industries.
Working full time within your host company, successful trainees will also receive additional training throughout their placement to further their skills, giving them a gateway into a new career path.
You can find more information about the types of roles available here.
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Reset: Level Up: Advance your skills and build your Career in Animation and VFX
The Level Up programme is designed for individuals who are currently working in the industry or have some prior experience. It’s ideal for those in the early stages of their careers. You might be a good fit if:
- you completed full-time education more than two years ago
- have a clear idea of the job role or department you’d like to work in (although you may not yet be working in it consistently)
- hold at least two professional production credits or have been employed in recognised industry roles on two or more occasions
You can find out more about the Junior Positions available here.
FREE Online Career Change/ Personal Development Training – Available to shortlisted Applicants
A series of FREE online training modules will be available to shortlisted applicants to the Reset programme.
These training sessions have been created to specifically aid and support you in the initial phase of career change. These bitesize video lessons, with additional resources and materials will be shared with all who attend the Reset info event or make an application to the programme.
Fancy a chat?
If you require support to complete the application or are unsure about your eligibility, please contact projectmanager@trcmedia.org
Please refer to the Reset – Trainee Info Pack and Reset – Level Up Info Pack for further information on eligibility.
There are a wide range of roles in demand, supporting the studio and productions within the various Animation, VFX and Games companies. More details on the roles offered are available on the Reset – Trainee Info Pack
There are a wide range of roles in demand, supporting the studio and productions within the various Animation, VFX and Games companies. More details on the roles offered are available on the Reset – Level Up Info Pack
Due to the very limited places available, priority will be given to applicants who have already completed a Reset traineeship.
If you are interested in applying for a Trainee placement for Reset, please complete this application form.
If you are interested in applying for a Junior placement for Reset: Level Up, please complete this application form instead.
Applications close on Monday 5th May, 5pm.
Kelly Stewart, Junior Artist, Blazing Griffin
“I feel like I have grown as a person since joining TRC, I think having the opportunity to experience my prior goals for work has been essential in moulding a new goal.”
Kris Tsenova, Artist, Interference Pattern
“Through RESET I have now been able to meet professionals from the industry and exchange stories and experience, which has been very useful and motivating for me :)”
