Senior Recruiter (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Recruiter (Gamedev): Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and specialized talent in programming, art, design, and production with an accent on proactive sourcing and market mapping. Focus on identifying high-impact candidates through non-traditional pools and managing complex offer negotiations for AAA projects.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, QC

Company

hirify.global is one of the largest independent game studios in the world, known for hits like Dead by Daylight and various AAA partnerships.

What you will do

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and highly specialized roles across programming, art, design, and production disciplines.
• Execute relentless sourcing using Boolean searches, market mapping, and platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, ArtStation, and Stack Overflow.
• Identify talent in non-traditional pools, including game jams, modding communities, open-source contributors, and indie circles.
• Partner with TA Business Partners and studio leadership to define role requirements and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
• Represent the studio at industry events, conferences, community meetups, and campus career fairs.
• Analyze market intelligence and competitor insights to help shape winning compensation offers.

Requirements

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience with a track record of filling senior, hard-to-fill roles.
• Advanced sourcing expertise, including Boolean strings and market mapping.
• Industry fluency with the ability to communicate credibly with developers, artists, and designers.
• Strong relationship management skills for coaching hiring managers and guiding candidate negotiations.
• A genuine passion for the gaming industry.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Montreal, QC.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to recruit for a high-impact studio that ships major global titles.
• Collaborative environment working directly with studio directors, tech leads, and producers.
• Exposure to high-profile projects including Dead by Daylight and new original IPs.
• Engagement in strategic projects aimed at strengthening the company's talent acquisition framework.