Reset 2025 - Application Form (Trainees)

TRAINEE APPLICATION FORM

Reset Level Up is a paid 8 month traineeship within a Scottish Animation, VFX or Games company which includes training throughout the placement. It is aimed at new entrants to the industry with transferable skills from all walks of life. Reset trainees will have the opportunity to learn from award-winning studios and establish a future career within this exciting sector.

Application deadline is Monday 5th May at 5pm.

Please refer to the Job Roles outlined in the Reset Trainee Info Pack which gives details on the job specifications for the traineeships.

If you have any questions or if you need support to complete the application form please email projectmanager@trcmedia.org

Click here to view the TRC policy on the use of AI in applications.

TRC and the host companies want to see your passion and personality! Good Luck.

Personal Information

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* 1. Contact Information

First Name *

Surname *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City/Town *

Postcode *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Eligibility

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* 2. Reset is specifically for Scottish Residents, please confirm that you are a permanent Resident in Scotland:

I can confirm that I am a permanent resident in Scotland

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* 3. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.
If you're not sure, you can check the official guidance here

I can confirm that I have the right to work in the UK

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* 4. Please confirm you will not be in full-time education when the programme begins (July 2025).

I confirm I will not be in full time education in July 2025.

CV Upload

Please upload your CV here
**PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME in the file name of your upload**

If you wish to upload any other items to support your application(portfolio etc) please feel free to do so.

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* 5. Please confirm you have uploaded your CV:

I confirm I have uploaded my CV

Application

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* 6. Reset is for specifically for Scottish residents, and host companies are likely to be based across the country. Please mark ALL LOCATIONS that you would be willing to work:

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Stirling

Dundee

Remote Working/ Work From Home

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* 7. Which Trainee Roles do you wish to submit an application for? (Select ALL that apply)

We strongly advise that you refer to the Reset- Trainee Info Pack for details on the job specs and only select the roles your skills are best suited for.

2D VFX Editor

Animation Assistant (2D)

CG Assistant

Artist / Assistant Animator

Creative Technology Design Assistant

Production Co-ordinator/ Assistant

Core Skills

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* 8. Please indicate which of the following areas you have previous work experience in.
This gives us an idea of where your key strengths lie - we do not expect you to have experience in all of the areas!

People management

Project management

IT/ Software/ Data/ Systems

Time management/Coordinating

Event management

Organisation/ Scheduling/ Booking

Updating and maintaining Company documents/records/archives

Problem Solving

Experience with Computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs etc)

Front of house / Reception / PA (Greeting clients/directing calls & enquiries)

Administration (managing diaries/assiting/ liaising with suppliers, clients, 3rd parties)

Graphic Design

Transferable Skills

The various Trainee roles on offer all make use of different skillsets.
To best match your skills and experience to the relevant role/s, please fill in the below section as accurately and honesty as you can.
Don't overthink it, just go with your instinct/what feels authentic for you.
We do not expect every candidate to have experience in all areas.

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* 9. People Skills

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I have the ability to delegate	I have the ability to delegate Not at all like me	I have the ability to delegate A little like me	I have the ability to delegate Neutral	I have the ability to delegate Pretty much like me	I have the ability to delegate Very much like me
I work well in a team	I work well in a team Not at all like me	I work well in a team A little like me	I work well in a team Neutral	I work well in a team Pretty much like me	I work well in a team Very much like me
I anticipate the needs of others	I anticipate the needs of others Not at all like me	I anticipate the needs of others A little like me	I anticipate the needs of others Neutral	I anticipate the needs of others Pretty much like me	I anticipate the needs of others Very much like me
I listen well and take direction	I listen well and take direction Not at all like me	I listen well and take direction A little like me	I listen well and take direction Neutral	I listen well and take direction Pretty much like me	I listen well and take direction Very much like me
I am diplomatic and tactful	I am diplomatic and tactful Not at all like me	I am diplomatic and tactful A little like me	I am diplomatic and tactful Neutral	I am diplomatic and tactful Pretty much like me	I am diplomatic and tactful Very much like me
I have experience in managing teams	I have experience in managing teams Not at all like me	I have experience in managing teams A little like me	I have experience in managing teams Neutral	I have experience in managing teams Pretty much like me	I have experience in managing teams Very much like me
I have experience in planning and managing events	I have experience in planning and managing events Not at all like me	I have experience in planning and managing events A little like me	I have experience in planning and managing events Neutral	I have experience in planning and managing events Pretty much like me	I have experience in planning and managing events Very much like me

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* 10. Data Skills

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I am good at analysing facts and data	I am good at analysing facts and data Not at all like me	I am good at analysing facts and data A little like me	I am good at analysing facts and data Neutral	I am good at analysing facts and data Pretty much like me	I am good at analysing facts and data Very much like me
I can locate answers and information well	I can locate answers and information well Not at all like me	I can locate answers and information well A little like me	I can locate answers and information well Neutral	I can locate answers and information well Pretty much like me	I can locate answers and information well Very much like me
I am good at keeping records of things	I am good at keeping records of things Not at all like me	I am good at keeping records of things A little like me	I am good at keeping records of things Neutral	I am good at keeping records of things Pretty much like me	I am good at keeping records of things Very much like me
I am competent at managing money and finances	I am competent at managing money and finances Not at all like me	I am competent at managing money and finances A little like me	I am competent at managing money and finances Neutral	I am competent at managing money and finances Pretty much like me	I am competent at managing money and finances Very much like me
I am good at working with equipment	I am good at working with equipment Not at all like me	I am good at working with equipment A little like me	I am good at working with equipment Neutral	I am good at working with equipment Pretty much like me	I am good at working with equipment Very much like me
I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc)	I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc) Not at all like me	I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc) A little like me	I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc) Neutral	I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc) Pretty much like me	I am confident at working with software (Excel/ Powerpoint/ Zoom etc) Very much like me
I am happy to learn how to use new software	I am happy to learn how to use new software Not at all like me	I am happy to learn how to use new software A little like me	I am happy to learn how to use new software Neutral	I am happy to learn how to use new software Pretty much like me	I am happy to learn how to use new software Very much like me

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* 11. Personal Skills

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I am organised and manage my time and workload well	I am organised and manage my time and workload well Not at all like me	I am organised and manage my time and workload well A little like me	I am organised and manage my time and workload well Neutral	I am organised and manage my time and workload well Pretty much like me	I am organised and manage my time and workload well Very much like me
I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions	I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions Not at all like me	I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions A little like me	I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions Neutral	I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions Pretty much like me	I am good at problem solving and often come up with creative solutions Very much like me
I am level headed and calm under pressure	I am level headed and calm under pressure Not at all like me	I am level headed and calm under pressure A little like me	I am level headed and calm under pressure Neutral	I am level headed and calm under pressure Pretty much like me	I am level headed and calm under pressure Very much like me
I work well independently	I work well independently Not at all like me	I work well independently A little like me	I work well independently Neutral	I work well independently Pretty much like me	I work well independently Very much like me
I am good at researching and presenting options	I am good at researching and presenting options Not at all like me	I am good at researching and presenting options A little like me	I am good at researching and presenting options Neutral	I am good at researching and presenting options Pretty much like me	I am good at researching and presenting options Very much like me
I am focussed and pay close attention to detail	I am focussed and pay close attention to detail Not at all like me	I am focussed and pay close attention to detail A little like me	I am focussed and pay close attention to detail Neutral	I am focussed and pay close attention to detail Pretty much like me	I am focussed and pay close attention to detail Very much like me
I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture	I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture Not at all like me	I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture A little like me	I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture Neutral	I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture Pretty much like me	I am creative and have the ability to see the bigger picture Very much like me
I am articulate and communicate well in written word	I am articulate and communicate well in written word Not at all like me	I am articulate and communicate well in written word A little like me	I am articulate and communicate well in written word Neutral	I am articulate and communicate well in written word Pretty much like me	I am articulate and communicate well in written word Very much like me
I am adaptable and communicate well verbally	I am adaptable and communicate well verbally Not at all like me	I am adaptable and communicate well verbally A little like me	I am adaptable and communicate well verbally Neutral	I am adaptable and communicate well verbally Pretty much like me	I am adaptable and communicate well verbally Very much like me

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* 12. Please tell us in your own words what skills you you have, that you believe could transition across to the Animation, VFX, Games industry. (Max 500 words)

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* 13. Please tell us about your interests - aside from work, what do you enjoy doing/ how do you spend your time? (Max. 500 words)

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* 14. Please tell us why you are applying to Reset - What is it about working in Scotland's Animation, VFX and Games sectors that appeals to you? (Max. 500 words)

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* 15. If there is anything else you would like to share with us to help support your application please let us know. ( eg: accessibility requirements, personal circumstances, health issues etc).(Max. 300 words)

Please be assured that all information is confidential and will only be used by TRC/the relevant Company, should you be selected, in order for us to fully support and assist your placement.

Employment Information

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* 16. If a traineeship is offered to you, please confirm that you will be able to begin the placement and training:

I can confirm I will be available to start a Traineeship in July 2025

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* 17. If you are selected for interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements that we could assist you with (this could be for attending either a physical interview or an online one).

Are there any adjustments or support we can assist with?

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* 18. If you would be required to give notice to a current employer to take up a Reset Trainee position, please let us know your notice period.

Reference - Contact Information

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* 19. We require 1 reference. Your reference will only be contacted if you are successful in being offered a place on the Reset programme.

Please select the category of your referee from the below:

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* 20. Please give the name and contact details for this referee.

Full Name *

Their relationship to you

Organisation/ Company/ College/ University/Work Place etc *

Address 1

Address 2 *

City/Town

Postcode

Email Address

Phone Number *

Marketing

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* 21. Please tick this box if you would like to be added to TRC's mailing list for news of upcoming training programmes, events and workshops.

Yes

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* 22. Where did you hear about Reset?

Facebook

Instagram

Word Of Mouth

MOVE Summit

A community/private group that I am part of (please advise below, which group this was)

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Have you applied to Reset before?

Yes

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Reset is specifically for Scottish Residents, please confirm that you are a permanent Resident in Scotland:

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* 3. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If you're not sure, you can check the official guidance here

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* 4. Please confirm you will not be in full-time education when the programme begins (July 2025).

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* 5. Please confirm you have uploaded your CV:

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* 6. Reset is for specifically for Scottish residents, and host companies are likely to be based across the country. Please mark ALL LOCATIONS that you would be willing to work:

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* 7. Which Trainee Roles do you wish to submit an application for? (Select ALL that apply) We strongly advise that you refer to the Reset- Trainee Info Pack for details on the job specs and only select the roles your skills are best suited for.

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* 8. Please indicate which of the following areas you have previous work experience in. This gives us an idea of where your key strengths lie - we do not expect you to have experience in all of the areas!

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* 9. People Skills

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* 10. Data Skills

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* 11. Personal Skills

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* 12. Please tell us in your own words what skills you you have, that you believe could transition across to the Animation, VFX, Games industry. (Max 500 words)

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* 13. Please tell us about your interests - aside from work, what do you enjoy doing/ how do you spend your time? (Max. 500 words)

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* 14. Please tell us why you are applying to Reset - What is it about working in Scotland's Animation, VFX and Games sectors that appeals to you? (Max. 500 words)

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* 16. If a traineeship is offered to you, please confirm that you will be able to begin the placement and training:

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* 17. If you are selected for interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements that we could assist you with (this could be for attending either a physical interview or an online one). Are there any adjustments or support we can assist with?

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* 18. If you would be required to give notice to a current employer to take up a Reset Trainee position, please let us know your notice period.

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* 19. We require 1 reference. Your reference will only be contacted if you are successful in being offered a place on the Reset programme. Please select the category of your referee from the below:

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* 20. Please give the name and contact details for this referee.

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* 21. Please tick this box if you would like to be added to TRC's mailing list for news of upcoming training programmes, events and workshops.

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* 22. Where did you hear about Reset?

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* 23. Have you applied to Reset before?

* 3. Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK.
If you're not sure, you can check the official guidance here

* 7. Which Trainee Roles do you wish to submit an application for? (Select ALL that apply)

We strongly advise that you refer to the Reset- Trainee Info Pack for details on the job specs and only select the roles your skills are best suited for.

* 8. Please indicate which of the following areas you have previous work experience in.
This gives us an idea of where your key strengths lie - we do not expect you to have experience in all of the areas!

* 17. If you are selected for interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements that we could assist you with (this could be for attending either a physical interview or an online one).

Are there any adjustments or support we can assist with?

* 19. We require 1 reference. Your reference will only be contacted if you are successful in being offered a place on the Reset programme.

Please select the category of your referee from the below: