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Navigating the North American Gaming Job Market with Skillsearch North America

Navigating the North American Gaming Job Market with Skillsearch

Are you eyeing your next career move in the North American gaming industry? You’re not alone—the market here is buzzing with opportunities, but it's also fiercely competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, standing out is key. And that's where we come in!

Why Now Is a Great Time to Work in Games in North America North America

Why Now Is a Great Time to Work in Games in North America

Are you ready to level up your career in the gaming industry? If you’re already a part of this exciting world and are looking for new opportunities, North America is a great place to be right now! As a leading recruitment company with deep roots in the gaming sector, Skillsearch is here to tell you why there’s no better time than the present to dive into fresh, exhilarating roles in the gaming industry!

Games Industry Guide To: Gender Pay Gap 2024 North America

Games Industry Guide To: Gender Pay Gap 2024

Our 2024 Games & Interactive Salary and Satisfaction Survey offers a depiction of the current gender pay gap landscape in the industry. The data reveals a gender pay gap of 22%*. This means that on average, men in the industry are earning just over £11k** more each year than women. In other words, women in games and interactive will stop getting paid on 12th October this year! We have ensured that non-binary respondents are included in this year's Gender Pay Gap report to see the effects outside of the gender binary.

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Gram Games

Eleanor has a dedication that is rarely seen in talent acquisition industry, the communication and dedication from her side were at the next level, always being available and making time for clarifications that arise when starting discussions with a new company. Thank you, Eleanor!
Alberto Florea, Senior 3D Environment Artist
Playfusion

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Eugenio Dei Giudici, Lead Developer
Dephion

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Demmy Dumlu, HR Manager
PUBG

As a leading Oracle consultancy we initially engaged with Skillsearch around 2 years ago when they were just part of our recruitment supplier network. Over that period they have demonstrated a consistent level of delivery in the niche Oracle space that has led us to dispense with our other recrui …
UK Award-Winning Oracle Consultancy

We absolutely love working alongside Cassie, she has brought life & order into our recruitment process! She has helped us fill 12 roles in 5 months, widened our talent pool and helped us build a more diverse studio! She often spots gaps and opportunities for Studio growth and it really feels …
Lara Willis, Studio Manager
Glowmade

Through the recruitment process, Jack was extremely helpful and supportive, always keeping me in the loop or making himself available when needed. He has extensive knowledge of the gaming industry landscape, which I found very useful in understanding if I was getting a good offer or not. Overall, …
Solal Le Gall, Product Manager
Jagex

It was an awesome experience working with Kai, he is attentive and went above and beyond to follow up with me before and after interviewing. He was always prepared with new opportunities for me to choose from, which allowed me to interview with confidence that not only were the roles with good co …
Sarah Regalado, Producer
Electric Square

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Rachelle Banaria
De Novo Solutions

The team at Skillsearch always link us up with the best people. When time is of the essence their process and procedures allow for tight turnarounds whether we’re in need of CVs or even to get people on site ASAP.
Guy De Rosa, Head of Talent
Studio Gobo & Electric Square