Junior Game Artist Apprenticeship

About Realityjam

Realityjam is a UK-based game development studio and developer platform building MMO titles for PC. We've partnered with Unity, the world's leading game engine, to create a structured 2-year pathway into the games industry for emerging artists and developers.

About the Program

This is a 2-year Industry Access Program combining structured training with paid employment, designed to take you from foundational skills to a qualified Junior Game Artist role.

Year 1 – Scion Foundation Training (SFT)

A full-time (30 hours/week), 12-month pre-apprenticeship training course focused on game creation and Unity skills. During this phase, you will:

• Work on live, in-production game titles
• Contribute original in-game assets (environments, skins, items) with professional credits
• Build a verified portfolio of commercial game work

Please review eligibility requirements and compensation details for the SFT phase in /joinourmovement before applying.

Year 2 – Adeptus Apprenticeship

Upon completing the SFT, you progress directly into a guaranteed 12-month paid apprenticeship (4 days/week) as a Junior Game Artist. You will:

• Build game worlds and assets for MMO titles using Unity and Blender
• Work remotely, managed via Discord and Jira
• Attend 3 in-person 2-day events per year for expert feedback and team collaboration
• Work toward Unity Certified Associate qualification (game artist or developer pathway)

Apprenticeship Salary & Benefits

• £17,000 base salary (part-time, 4 days/week)
• 22 days holiday per year (including UK bank holidays)
• Pension and sick pay
• Performance bonus: total earnings up to £22,000 per year

Upon Completion Graduates will hold a globally recognised Unity Certified Associate credential. Employment offers for full-time Junior roles are made on a case-by-case basis following completion.

Requirements

• UK resident with the right to reside and work in the UK
• No formal experience required, but a portfolio of personal or professional work (3D art, game assets, environment art) will significantly strengthen your application
• Prior industry experience is advantageous

Salary: GBP 8000 - 12000 per year