Art Department Trainee

Craft & Technical - Art Dept Trainee: 24 Month Fixed Term, August 2026 – July 2028​​​​​​

Job Summary

Job Title: Craft & Technical Trainee - Art Dept
Duration: 24 months
Start Date: August 2026
Hours: 60 hrs per week 
Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour)

Job Description
The Art Dept Trainee will support the day-to-day work of the art department and gain practical experience of how sets, locations and visual details are developed for screen production. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone at the start of their career who is keen to learn, observe and contribute as part of a busy creative team.

The Art Department spans a wide range of creative roles and duties. During the programme, trainees may gain experience across different areas such as set decoration, graphics, set dressing, standby art direction and working within the art department office.


Where is it based?
The scheme will be based in various locations across Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration of the scheme.

Who is eligible to apply?

You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions:​​​​​

• Are you eligible to work in the UK?
• Do you currently reside in Northern Ireland?
• Are you available to participate in the scheme from August 2026 – July 2028?
• Are you over 18 and not in full-time education?

If you cannot answer YES to these four questions, please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded.

Equal Opportunities Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from:

• Women and men of all backgrounds
• People with disabilities
• LGBTQIA+ individuals
• Minority ethnic groups
• People from lower socio-economic backgrounds
• People of different religious and political beliefs

Northern Ireland Screen values difference and believes in building an inclusive, innovative and high-performing workplace.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Applicants
As part of our commitment to equality and accessibility, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Applicants who identify as disabled and who meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Pre-employment checks

• AccessNI Disclosure: Required if offered the role. Northern Ireland Screen treats all criminal record information confidentially.
• Right to Work: All candidates must provide valid documentation proving their right to work in the UK.