Careers resources
Here at Escape Studios, we take your career seriously. With our skills and industry connections, we have helped thousands of new and emerging artists break into industry. Having worked closely with major players in the VFX, games, motion graphics and animation fields, we know how to help you achieve sought-after positions in top studios.
Get software savvy with our Software Handbook
Download our Software Handbook to learn more about key software that is currently used in the creative industries, as well as free software that you can start practising with.
Thinking of a career in VFX, games or animation?
3D Artist? Digital Compositor? Games Environment Artist? Character Animator?
Find your niche in the creative industries and learn more about the opportunities that await you.
Career development
Completing a short course or degree in VFX, Game Art, Motion Graphics or Animation at Escape Studios is the first step to getting hired. We ensure that all of our students are equipped with the right skills and materials to graduate studio ready and kick-start their career.
Throughout your programme of study, you'll be taught by our highly experienced tutors who will teach you real-world tips and tricks, as well as the latest industry software and techniques. You'll also receive continuous support from our network of mentors and industry feedback partners who will help you develop an outstanding portfolio.
We offer an AfterCare package for students across our daytime (full-time) VFX, games and animation short courses, plus our 20 week evening (part-time) courses*. Our specialists will provide you with career advice, counselling and help with job application submissions.
*Courses entitled to AfterCare: daytime (full-time) VFX, games and animation, as well as our 20 week evening (part-time) courses.
Studied Animation
Award-winning Animation Director, Character Designer and Screenwriter (clients have included Nickelodeon and Blue Zoo)
Alumni benefits
Our alumni (also known as ‘Escapees’) benefit from various alumni services, including professional advice, networking opportunities and a careers service.
Find out more about alumni benefits and see what some of our Escapees have been up to...
Some useful videos
VFX Festival 2019 - Careers Panel
Hear some great advice from industry professionals about starting and progressing on your career in VFX, Games and Animation.
Careers at DNEG
Harriet Edge-Partington, a Talent Acquisition Partner from DNEG joined us to share her top tips as a recruiter and tells you what level of work is expected from entry level applicants at DNEG.
Careers at Creative Assembly
Klaudia Smigielska, an Animator from Creative Assembly shares her experiences of getting her first job in games and offers advice on getting your first big break.