Work Experience Programme

Rebellion's work experience programme in Oxford is for KS4/KS5 students interested in games, entertainment, or media. It offers a chance to explore a real games company, shadow professionals, learn about different departments, and see product development. Students can explore interests in programming, art, design, marketing, operations, or support roles, gaining confidence, skills, and career advice in creative industries. Rebellion welcomes students from all backgrounds.

Must Have

• A genuine passion for the gaming, film, or publishing industries.
• Enthusiasm for learning, with a proactive and hands-on approach to tasks.
• Dependable, reliable, and committed to demonstrating a strong work ethic.
• Residing in the UK and within commuting distance of Oxford.
• Currently studying at Key Stage 4 or 5 (GCSE or A-Level equivalent).
• Available to attend work experience during the weeks June 29th – July 3rd or July 13th – July 17th 2026.
• Applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2026.

Perks & Benefits

• Open, friendly, and creative atmosphere
• Complete creative freedom over titles
• Work on a massive variety of projects across all major platforms
• Riverside headquarters in Oxford, short walk from city centre
• Excellent transport links, train station near studio
• Free parking at the studio
• Open-plan office promoting teamwork and innovation
• Regular interaction with senior management and other departments
• Access to free hot drinks
• Handy tuck shop onsite
• Range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby

Description

Thinking about a future in games, entertainment, or media?

Rebellion’s work experience programme at our Oxford studio is designed for KS4/KS5 students who are curious, creative, and keen to learn. This is a chance to step inside a real games company, shadow industry professionals, learn how different departments operate, and see how ideas turn into finished products.

Whether you’re curious about programming, art, design, marketing, operations, or support roles, there’ll be a place for you to explore your interests. You’ll build confidence, pick up useful skills, and get advice on possible education and career paths in games and related creative industries

Rebellion is committed to equal opportunities and diversity, and we welcome students from every background and identity. If you’re ready to take your first step into the world of games and entertainment, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• A genuine passion for the gaming, film, or publishing industries.
• Enthusiasm for learning, with a proactive and hands-on approach to tasks.
• Dependable, reliable, and committed to demonstrating a strong work ethic.
• Residing in the UK and within commuting distance of Oxford.
• Currently studying at Key Stage 4 or 5 (GCSE or A-Level equivalent).
• Available to attend work experience during the weeks June 29th – July 3rd or July 13th – July 17th 2026.
• Applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2026.

Benefits

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

Find out more about us here

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

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