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 full at realityjam.io/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