Talent Acquisition Specialist (Gamedev)

About the Position

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Gamedev)

Company: beffio

Location: SWE, POL, DEU

Employment Type: CONTRACT

Posted Date: 2026-03-27

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist with hands-on experience in the games industry to support our growing team in Europe. 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.

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

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

About the Company

beffio

Website: www.beffio.com

About Us:

Beffio Studios is a co-development art studio with a deep passion for the entertainment and game development industries. Established in 2013, our studio has grown to become a trusted partner for some of the world’s most renowned game developers and entertainment publishers. At Beffio, we excel in delivering top-tier game art production services, offering a full spectrum of support from initial concept art to final implementation. Our expertise covers both realistic and stylized 3D art, art direction, technical art, and real-time VFX, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest industry standards.