Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, in collaboration with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX and Skillnet Ireland’s Skills Connect Scheme, are currently seeking applicants for the Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX and Games 2026.
This programme offers new entrants and returners to the industry an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop their professional skills through tailored training and a paid studio placement.
The Traineeship, which has been running since 2016, has a strong track record with over 90% of participants going on to gain further work in the industry either with their host studio or with another studio. Additionally, according to the First Steps in the Animation Industry report, over 90% of respondents also said that the Traineeship adequately prepared them for the professional workplace and that they would recommend it to prospective new entrants.
The programme begins with a one-week online induction followed by a 10-week paid work placement with a participating Animation, VFX or Games studio.
Key dates:
- Apply by 30 June 2026
- Induction starts 31 August 2026
- Traineeship runs from 7 September–13 November 2026
Successful participants will receive €550 gross per week for the duration of the 10-week placement.
Find out more and apply:
https://www.creativeskillnet.ie/course/animation-vfx-and-games-traineeship-2026-call-for-applications/