Talent Development

We know from our hundreds of industry contacts that your employability goes far beyond having just a degree.  

A killer showreel or portfolio? Absolutely. An ArtStation account? Of course! Our Talent Development programme is dedicated to getting you studio industry ready, from your interview through to getting and staying in the job.

From Escapee to Industry Expert

The UK's creative sector has grown more than 1.5 times the rate of the wider UK economy for over a decade (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, 2023).

We're passionate about helping our talented students to build your network of industry connections, skills and experience from day one, to help open the doors to your dream career.

While studying at Escape Studios, you’ll have access to unique events, workshops, resources and tailored guidance to build your employability in the creative industries.

Learn more about our industry partner studios

Two of my mock interviews turned into real jobs!

Michael Vodden
VFX Escapee, Lead Roto/Prep Artist at Union Visual Effects

Types of support we offer

We know that when you decided to apply to Escape Studios, you probably had a dream career in mind. We want to help you set your sights on those post-graduation aspirations, and have the best chance of achieving them.

Tailored guidance
When you book a coaching session, we will have a chat about your personal career ambitions and help you narrow down the steps to get there. Which industry are you most excited by? What type of role best suits you?

Personal branding
How do you present yourself to employers? We'll talk about establishing an online presence, broadening your network, taking a positive mindset, and how to get the most out of platforms like LinkedIn and ArtStation.

Application support
We'll help you with building your CV, drafting cover letters, mock interview questions, last-minute coaching and must-haves to get your application noticed. Really whatever you need to help you through the journey applying to roles in the industry.

A showreel is your best chance to present your brilliant creative work and show studios what you're made of. We can share feedback and top tips tailored to your work, or put you in touch with relevant industry partners to review and provide feedback on your reel.

Check out our showreel guide for more advice.

We run a number of regular events during term times to give you the opportunity to hear from industry experts, network and develop your skills.

We know a lot of our students are naturally introverted, but we'll help you with tips on how to get the most from networking events and get yourself out there. It can be easier applying to roles when you've gotten to know the studio or people who work there.

Recent events have included:

Internships are a great way to kick start your career after graduation. Many studios offer them, but it can get competitive!

We can help you identify the best scheme for you, and advise you along the application journey. We love to see students being proactive and applying for internships. Many larger organizations open applications for internship schemes many months in advance and the process often mirrors that of applying for graduate schemes. We can help you with your applications, prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at talentdevelopment@escapestudios.com.

The team put me in touch with the Associate Art Director at Riot Games, who gave so much helpful advice to help shape my career.

Eden Anthony
Game Art Escapee, Company Director at 231 Studios