Work Experience
Real work-based learning experience at a game studio.
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Live brief to design, develop and implement a working addition to an exciting PC & console game which is in production.
Students gain skills, experience and a professional, industry-level portfolio piece to showcase.
No NDA restrictions - we encourage students to talk about and share their experience to benefit their professional development.
Professional development planning (PDP) plus information, advice and guidance (IAG) alongside 1:1 mentorship and coaching.
Continued professional development support as learners join our community of PROTOGÉs through INFINITY27's Discord channel.
Access to exclusive local employment opportunities before they reach the market.
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Get peace of mind that your students have the most relevant and high-quality work experience required for their course.
A responsive and knowledgeable team will have your students for the duration, with all of the details taken care of (H&S, DBS, etc.).
Flexible to suit block or day release schedules.
Cost effective batching of students with similar skill levels and interests, e.g. 3D artists, developers, designers.
Give your students the highest quality work experience at a professional level, working on real games projects, and hosted at an established video game studio, INFINITY27.
This is an experience you cannot get anywhere else.
100% Satisfaction
Our training programs have a proven track record, with 89% of 419 learners achieving positive outcomes, including securing freelance (outsource) work or roles in studios such as Activision, d3t, EA, and more.
PROTOGÉ’s work experience is endorsed by Department for Education, Ukie and Into Games.
Trusted Professionals
As an Unreal Authorised Training Center and game studio, INFINITY27 staff are devoted to helping your learners succeed.
Together we have hosted over 400 work-based learners of all skill levels. Providing a high-quality instructor-led work experience that happens in a game studio environment.
In-Studio or Remote
INFINITY27 can host learners at the studio or have them join remotely from your own space (via Parsec).
Learners will join the game studio as if they were new recruits, and will work as part of a interdisciplinary team. They will gain practical experience and skills by applying themselves on an active game project.
…it's the most realistic and high-quality experience that you will find.
Learn what makes the PROTOGÉ work experience unique and valuable for your learners.
PROTOGÉ work experience offers a high-quality placement, which includes on-the-job training and challenging game making (STEAM) tasks for learners of all backgrounds, skill levels and interests.
INFINITY27 has hosted hundreds of high-quality work-based learning opportunities at their studio since 2020, from Level 3 (AIM, UAL & T-Levels), to undergrad (Level 4-5) and post-grad (Level 6 & 7).
PROTOGÉ makes all the arrangements to ensure your learners get the best, most career-relevant experience possible.
There is no better game studio placement for your learners than the work-based learning experience designed and delivered by industry professionals at INFINITY27 in collaboration with PROTOGÉ.
Academic partners and learners love our placements, as they solve the problem of gaining high-quality work experience in a fun and attractive way for learners.
Industrial Placement
T-Levels
A high-quality 45 day (315 hour) industrial work placement covering all aspects of the Design, Development & Production T-Level curriculum. Students integrate deeply into the game studio and gain invaluable experience on game & XR projects.
Industrial Placement: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
14 T-Level students, Level 3 (year 2)
45 days, day release, hybrid at INFINITY27
Worked on Samsara (UE5), Tetra (UEFN) and XR projects (UE4 & UE5)
Case Studies
All of the PROTOGÉ placements at INFINITY27 are designed to inspire and improve the individual. Helping them to develop both the hard and soft skills they need to understand and prepare for the world of work.
Industrial Placement: 2022
3 T-Level students, Level 3 (year 2)
45 days, day release, hybrid at INFINITY27
Worked on game & XR projects (UE4)
Industrial Placement: 2021
5 T-Level students, Level 3 (year 2)
45 days, day release, hybrid at INFINITY27
Worked on XR projects (UE4)
Industrial Placement: 2021
5 T-Level students, Level 3 (year 2)
45 days, day release, hybrid at INFINITY27
Worked on XR projects (UE4)
Work Experience
Games Students
Work experience placements are designed to inspire and improve the practical game development skills of students of games (design, art, programming) at college. Crystalising their learning by applying their skills in a live games environment.
Work Experience: 2023, 2024 & 2025
62 games students, Games Development Level 3 (UAL)
1 week (35 hours), full time, at INFINITY27
Work Experience: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
2 week (60 hour) full time, in-person
15 students (Sunderland, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Colleges), NextGen (AIM Level 3-5) Extended Diploma in Games, Animation & VFX
WEX Week
Key Stage 3-5
Work experience weeks (“WEX Week”) are perfect for schools and colleges with students who are curious about making games as a career. Inspire your students by having them experience games development opportunities in a practical way.
WEX Week: 2024
14 learners (incl. SEN), Key Stage 4 & 5
1 week, full-time, on-site (Staffs Uni London)
Worked on UEFN projects
WEX Week: 2023, 2024 & 2025
9 learners (incl. SEN), Key Stage 4
1 week, part-time, at INFINITY27
Worked on UEFN projects
WEX Week: 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2025
10 learners, Key Stage 4 & 5
1 week part-time, hybrid (school & office)
Pitched their own XR project proposal
“To come from not having a clue, to being able to actually produce something... it shows how far I’ve come.” - Joel (T-Level)
Clients love the PROTOGÉ initiative
“This initiative will support education providers in providing meaningful work experience opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the digital sector, and improve their understanding and skill set to help them stand out to employers and improve their life chances.”
Sarah Hughes — Business Liaison Manager @ North East Futures UTC
Learners value our real-world experience
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"I have gained experience and training I would not have done if I had gone straight into a job from education."
Joel Urwin
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“PROTOGÉ has definitely had a positive impact, and has made me realize I could do something that was enjoyable and would consider as a future career.”
Liam Donnelly
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“I feel as though I’ve been given the opportunity to become a willing and active leader and apply myself…"
Callum Brown
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"The placement has secured my desire to work within the games industry."
Delia Nadoleanu
Choose your experience
Industrial Placement
£1500
per T-Level
Popular
Work Experience - Games Students
£75-£100
per person per day
WEX Week - Key Stage 3-5
£35-75
per person per day