About the role
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Gamedev)
HR / Recruitment · Europe · Remote ·
Position Overview
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with hands-on experience in the games industry to support our growing team.
This is not a traditional HR role. We are looking for someone who understands how gamedev works, knows where to find the right people, and can actively build a strong candidate pipeline.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys actively searching for talent, not just managing incoming applications.
You will work closely with our founders and art leads to identify, approach, and evaluate candidates across art and technical roles. The role is freelance / part-time, with flexibility depending on hiring needs.
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Key Responsibilities
Proactive Sourcing & Headhunting
* Actively search for candidates across platforms like LinkedIn, ArtStation, and industry communities
* Reach out and engage with potential candidates directly
* Build and maintain a high-quality talent pipeline for current and future roles
Recruitment Process Management
* Manage candidates through our ATS (Teamtailor)
* Review applications, portfolios, and profiles with an understanding of gamedev roles
* Maintain clear and structured candidate communication
Screening & Interviews
* Conduct initial screening calls in English
* Evaluate candidates not only on skills, but also on mindset and communication
* Assess cultural fit and readiness to work in a client-facing, remote environment
Collaboration
* Work closely with founders and team leads to understand hiring needs
* Align on candidate profiles, expectations, and hiring priorities
* Continuously refine recruitment approach based on feedback
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Requirements
Experience
* Proven experience in recruitment within the games industry
* Strong understanding of gamedev roles (especially art and technical positions)
* Experience with proactive sourcing / headhunting
Tools & Process
* Experience working with ATS systems (Teamtailor is a strong plus)
* Ability to manage multiple candidates and roles in parallel
Communication
* Excellent spoken and written English
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with candidates
Mindset
* Proactive, independent, and well-organized
* Good intuition when it comes to people and team fit
* Comfortable working in a remote, fast-moving environment
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Nice to Have
* Experience recruiting for outsourcing / co-development studios
* Familiarity with art portfolios and basic quality assessment
* Existing network within gamedev
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What We Offer
* Direct impact on building a high-quality team
* Work with experienced founders and international clients
* Fully remote setup
* Opportunity to shape recruitment processes and hiring strategy
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