Talent Acquisition Specialist (Gamedev) / Europe · Remote
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.
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
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
Nice to Have
Experience recruiting for outsourcing / co-development studios
Familiarity with art portfolios and basic quality assessment
Existing network within gamedev
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