Here's a taste of what to expect
Alongside your artistic and technical studies, you’ll have access to a whole host of events, workshops, resources and unique opportunities to build your career from day one.
Careers Concierge
Aside from our events, you’ll have direct access to the Talent Development Team. Providing one-to-one advice throughout your time at Escape Studios. We offer advice on recommended viewing, reading and organisations worth joining. You’ll also hear from us whenever an appropriate internship or opportunity is sent our way from friends of Escape Studios.
Lunch 'n Learn Events
Enjoy a lunch on us whilst learning from and networking with industry speakers. From secrets to nailing the perfect CV, to what makes CEOs tick, there's something for every student.
Bubl
Bubl is our own virtual live experience platform where you can connect with many of the different startups and SMEs we engage with. They consistently post ‘live’ challenges and are looking to engage with you – you can test out your developing knowledge and potentially bag yourself an internship as well!
Bubl , it is where talent meets opportunity.
Access to the Talent Development Portal
Through our Talent Development centre, you’ll have access to a range of resources you’ll need to get started in your career. It’s packed with interactive tools, e-learning content and company profiles. It is designed to help you improve the professional skills needed to navigate today's job market and move your career forward with confidence, whether you are searching for your first role or going through a career change. You’ll also be able to catch up on all the webinars you’ve missed – even those before you joined Escape Studios!
Friends of Escape Studios/Industry Visits
We work with studios big and small across the creative landscape as well as SMEs, Charities and Corporates within the business world and their input to our Talent Development programme is what keeps us up to date and relevant. We also regularly meet with creative bodies such as Women in Games, Access VFX and The Creative Industries Federation and work closely with the Westminster Business Council.We host events at the campus, get free tickets to off-site events and generally have our finger on the pulse. We can help you network with industry professionals, so you start making connections before you finish your degree.
Showreel and Portfolio Clinics
For our Animation, VFX and Games Students, a showreel or portfolio is your opportunity to demonstrate to studios what you’re capable of - ideally showcasing your best work in two minutes. As a student, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to benefit from tutor reviews of your creations. To complement this, we run sessions with studios to give you invaluable feedback on your work. See our REEL Talk Guide to get industry tips and advice.
“Having met the founders of Yield at a networking event, I was excited to be offered the role of Marketing Executive a week later. I never expected to still be working for Yield a year later, having now worked in various roles including brand management, sales and running the social media platforms. Having the opportunity to pitch to companies such as Virgin Atlantic has massively improved my confidence. I look forward to continuing my journey at Yield as their new Influencer Marketing and Partnerships Manager.” -
Tom - Marketing Intern at Yield
“It was exciting to secure a 6-week summer internship at BBC Studios. I applied through Bright Network and then went through the rigorous recruitment process at the BBC. I had the opportunity to work on real projects, such as generating performance reports and data analysis on key accounts, as well as identifying areas for improvement and growth. Although challenging, this role provided me with great exposure to the industry and helped develop my skills as a professional.”
June - EMEA Sales and Distribution Intern at BBC Studios
“I worked as a Legal Intern at SIPS, a Hong Kong based specialist intellectual property law firm. I was responsible for carrying out bad faith searches on some of the biggest fashion brands including Balenciaga, Zara and LVMH. I worked closely with the managing partner to find solutions to the firm’s marketing issues and learned a great deal about the basics of IP work. Working for a commercial law firm was very inspiring and has pushed me to want to pursue a career in the competitive and fast-paced world of commercial law.”
Lisandra - Finance Intern at Pearson