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Reset 2026 - Application Form (Trainees)

TRAINEE APPLICATION FORM

Reset 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 22nd June at 5pm.

Please refer to the Reset Trainee Info Pack which gives details on the traineeship.

To assist you with your application to Reset, TRC have created a CV Toolkit.

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
1.Contact Information(Required.)
Eligibility
2.Please confirm you are currently a resident in Scotland (this is a requirement of the funding of the Reset Programme):(Required.)
3.Please confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. This information is used solely for compliance purposes. Please select the option that best describes your current status:

If you’re not sure, you can check the official UK Government guidance here (Required.)
4.Please confirm you will not be in full-time education when the programme begins (September 2026).(Required.)
CV Upload
Please upload your CV here

Applications without an accompanying CV will not be considered.
If you wish to upload any additional items to support your application (Showreel/Portfolio etc) please feel free to do so.

5.Please confirm what you have uploaded to support your application:(Required.)
Application
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:(Required.)
7.Which areas are you interested in applying for? (Select ALL that apply)

Please refer to the Reset -Trainee Info Pack for further details and example job roles.

Only select the areas you are genuinely interested in/ your skills are best suited for.(Required.)
Core Skills
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!(Required.)
9.Please tell us in your own words what skills you you feel you could bring to the Animation, VFX, Games industry. (Max 500 words)(Required.)
10.Please tell us about your interests - aside from work, what do you enjoy doing/ how do you spend your time? (Max. 500 words)(Required.)
11.Please tell us why you are applying to Reset - Why do you want to work in this sector? Why this programme? Why now? (Max. 500 words)(Required.)
12.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
13.If a traineeship is offered to you, please confirm that you will be able to begin the placement and training:(Required.)
14.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?
15.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
16.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:(Required.)
17.Please give the name and contact details for this referee.(Required.)
Marketing
18.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.(Required.)
19.Where did you hear about Reset?(Required.)
20.Have you applied to Reset before?
21.If you have used AI in your application, please confirm that you have done so in line with the TRC AI Policy: (Required.)