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Lighting Artist

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Lighting Artist in Edinburgh  Do you want to work at one of the most famous and successful studios around? If this sounds exciting to you, read on for details!  As a Lighting Artist at this studio in Edinburgh, you will be taking on a range of responsibilities including creating lig ...
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Edinburgh City
Employment Type
Permanent
20 days ago

Freelance Creative

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Remote Freelance Creative  Are you a Creative with an amazing portfolio of work? Do you like the sound of working with some of the biggest names in the games industry on creative projects? If this sounds like you, read on to find out more...  As a Freelance Creative a ...
Employment Type
Contract
20 days ago

Freelance Creative Director

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Remote Freelance Creative Director  Are you an experienced Creative Director looking for your next contract? If you love all things animation and games and would be excited to take control of an entire project/account to ensure beautifully delivered projects, then this is the job for you!&nbsp ...
Employment Type
Contract
20 days ago

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Eleanor Dean

Operations Manager

Our Operations Manager, Eleanor looks after all things contractors and clients, as well as our team in the office – she is the friendly face who you can count on to answer any query you have. When she’s not in the office or travelling around America, Eleanor can be found pushing herself to the limits at boot camp and looking after her gorgeous guinea pigs!

ed@skillsearch.com

Daniel Rebello

Technical Resourcing Specialist - ERP/Oracle/Cloud

Dan works in our tech team as a Technical Resourcing Specialist alongside Mark. When he’s not busy sourcing the best talent in the ERP/Oracle/Cloud space, you can find him raving about firecracker chicken, West Ham and his two dogs Goldie and Basil. Get in touch with Dan if you’re looking for a new challenge in the form of an ERP/Oracle/Cloud role!

dr@skillsearch.com

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Giles Fenwick

Director of Games and Interactive

Giles runs our Gaming & Interactive division and specialises in forming tight knit teams, whether that’s for a studio or in our office. He represented his county at rugby for every age group from 12 onwards which no doubt helped him to cultivate his excellent understanding of team dynamics. Giles is known for his warmth and willingness to take time to work through any issues that may arise, although make sure you don’t try and share his food as then you won’t be getting a warm welcome – Giles doesn’t share food!

gf@skillsearch.com

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Jay McDougall

Recruitment Resourcer

Jay is a resourcer on our art team, working alongside Joe, although resourcing is not Jay’s only talent… He also DJs and runs Brighton’s biggest electronic dance music label, so when he’s not in the office you can catch him in shows across the city and making content for his YouTube channel! 

jrm@skillsearch.com

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Eve Manning

Operations Assistant

Our Operations Assistant, Eve, assists Eleanor in looking after all things contractors and clients – a keen cook and is always here to help! In her spare time Eve can often be found in the kitchen cooking up a storm, we’re hoping she’ll whip us up some treats inspired by her favourite film The Grand Budapest Hotel…

em@skillsearch.com

Nathan Crimp

Recruitment Consultant

Nathan works in our tech team here at Skillsearch, we reckon he landed the job thanks to putting his world record on his CV - being a part of the world's longest pub crawl (a difficult task for a man that can't burp. Nathan can be found in the boxing ring or playing football when he isn't recruiting or breaking records!

nc@skillsearch.com

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Kai Said

Game Design and Production Consultant

If you’re looking for a role in Game Design or Production, then Kai is your guy! Arguably our most well travelled consultant, having been born in Dubai, growing up in Brighton, and travelling around South East Asia and New Zealand, Kai can find you your dream job wherever you are or want to be in the world. 

ks@skillsearch.com

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Freya Simmons

Marketing Manager

Freya is our word wizard and seems to have beautiful words stored in her hands just ready to fall out onto a page. Lucky for us she has chosen to share her skill with us to look after our marketing and make everything you see as enjoyable as possible. Her favourite things to do around Brighton are visits to Devils Dyke and Ditchling Beacon to enjoy the wonderful scenery so with this and her love of words we imagine that in another life she would’ve been the heroine in a Jane Austen novel or Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

fs@skillsearch.com

Daniel Everett

Game Art Consultant - North America

Dan works with Joe and his team working to find the best Game Artists in North America the job they’ve been waiting for! He’s a big gamer himself, so you can be sure you’re in good hands if Dan’s looking after you, just don’t bring up Deathtrap Dungeon as playing that game on PS1 many years ago has left him scarred for life! Get in touch with Dan for Art opportunities in North America.

de@skillsearch.com

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Richard Fisher

CEO

Our CEO fitness fanatic and father of 3 Richard will be found running or in the gym every lunch as he says that’s the only place he ever gets any peace and quiet. Voted 9 out of 10 as a geek by the team Richards top 3 loves are Star Wars, Tottenham Hotspur and his family – although we aren’t sure in which order. Richard is the office oracle and says what he doesn’t know about recruitment isn’t worth knowing – we haven’t managed to prove him wrong yet!

rf@skillsearch.com

Katie Jones

Senior Game Development Consultant

Katie is our candidate queen and spends her time listening to people paint pictures of their dream job ready for whenever that job pops up. As one of our resident Women in Games Ambassadors, Katie is an advocate for women getting the job they want and deserve in the Games Industry! Her claim to fame is meeting the Queen which in turn led to movie stardom (sort of)- ask her about it!

kj@skillsearch.com

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Ben Parker

Technical Resource Specialist - ERP / Oracle / Cloud

Working closely with our Oracle expert Mark, Ben is on a mission to matchmake candidates and jobs in the ERP/Oracle/Cloud space. Considering his run-in with a venomous snake when he lived in Switzerland, we’re pretty lucky to have him! Safely back in the UK we hope he’ll be sticking around for a while so he doesn’t miss roast dinners and his Dad’s chicken pie! Get in touch today if you’re in the ERP/Cloud/Oracle space, before he jets off on his next adventure!

bp@skillsearch.com

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Sam Rummery

Game Art Consultant

Besides throwing shapes at his favourite bar, Sam’s second favourite Brighton-based activity is finding the best game art talent in the office. But when he’s not busy with either of these things, he’s got his hands full with his three pet lizards, scorpion and tarantula waiting for him at home!

sr@skillsearch.com

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Cassie Impey

Key Accounts Consultant (Games)

Cassie is a Key Accounts Consultant with us, meaning she lends her skills to specific studios to help them fill out their team with amazing talent! She’s a great addition to our team as well as the Brighton team get to enjoy cuddles with her cute pooch, Luna in the office. As cabin crew in her previous role, you’re in safe hands with Cassie if you’re a game studio looking to fill out your team! Get in touch today...

ci@skillsearch.com

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Mark Lloyd

Principal Oracle Consultant

Our Oracle expert, Mark, has dedicated nearly a decade to growing our Oracle practice here at Skillsearch. He is a keen cricketer who bats a bit, bowls a bit less and is amazing at standing in the field. A Manchester United fan and a proud Father, Mark holds the record for having more things from Amazon delivered to the office than everyone else combined. He also has an infectious laugh so try and get him going when you speak to him.

ml@skillsearch.com

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Jake Catterall

Game Animation & Marketing Consultant

Jake is a key part of our ever growing game animation & marketing recruitment team, and we know he’ll nurture you in your job search just as he’s used to nurturing his many plants! Despite his deep seated fear of jellyfish, you can find Jake swimming in the Brighton sea in his spare time, in an effort to conquer his phobia... Looking for a new role in animation/marketing or a new swimming partner?! Get in touch with Jake today!

jc@skillsearch.com

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Ray Artieda

Recruitment Phonescreener

Ray is based with our team in Manila and strives to scout out the best talent in the industry by speaking to candidates and passing on the cream of the crop to our consultants to help find them the job they’ve been waiting for! We love it when gamers join our team and Ray is no exception. When he’s not on the phone to candidates you’ll find Ray playing Resident Evil with his feline sidekick, Whiskey, by his side!

ra@skillsearch.com

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Ashley Baker

Principal Resourcing Consultant (Game Animation, Development & Marketing)

Ash is one of our Animation, Development & Marketing consultants, working on Joe's team to find the best candidates the market has to offer! However, being great at finding the best people the best jobs isn’t Ash’s only claim to fame... His first taste of success was when he featured in an ad for the Champion’s League! If a job in animation, development or marketing is your goal, get in touch with Ash today!

ab@skillsearch.com

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Victoria Chen

APAC Games Consultant

As a member of our APAC team, when Victoria isn't finding her candidates the perfect role, she’s busy taking advantage of her waterside location by flexing her SCUBA diving skills! Be sure to get in touch with her if you’re looking for a new role in games and she will dive headfirst into finding the role you’ve been waiting for! 

vz@skillsearch.com

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Ryan Templeman

Principal Game Development Consultant & Game Development Team Lead

Ryan leads our dev team, focusing on scouting out the best programmers in the industry! We think he’s working here mostly to get his hands on new Lord of the Rings VR experiences as soon as they come out although, with his level of knowledge, maybe he should be helping make them instead! He is one of the few people on the team that is a born and bred Brightonian. In fact, he has never moved far - to the point where the last time he moved, it was only 2 doors down from his old place!

rt@skillsearch.com

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Andy Demetriou

Principal Game Design & Production Consultant

Andy leads our Game Design and Production division on our games team and his favourite games are narrative-based, survivor horror and strategy so Andy is a great person to have on your side during a zombie apocalypse! Aside from gaming, his spare time is dedicated to trying lasagne from as many different Italian restaurants as humanly possible. We all support his pursuit of this mission during office lunchtimes - especially if there are leftovers! Get in touch with Andy for all your lasagne, apocalypse and Game Design/Production needs!

ad@skillsearch.com

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Kelly Haigh

People Operations Manager

Our People Operations Manager, Kelly, is in charge of looking after our wonderful team. Kelly works her socks off to make us as happy as can be and ensure Skillsearch is the best place in town to work! In her time off you can find Kelly snowboarding or enjoying the countryside in the New Forest – unfortunately not at the same time – spending time with her lovely family and pets, playing netball, pilot gig rowing, running, making homemade pizza... The list goes on. What a talented People Operations Manager we have!

kh@skillsearch.com

Wade Pollington

Game Design and Production Consultant

Wade works on our Design and Production desk alongside Andy, and if you ever doubted that our team are true games lovers, he’s here to prove you wrong! In his spare time you can find Wade building intricate stories for his role as a Dungeon Master in DND, or at his local game store playing TTRPG games. Games aren’t his only love however, his favourite memory being seeing the Northern Lights on a birthday hike in Findland! Get in touch with Wade to discuss Design and Production opportunities today...

wp@skillsearch.com

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Eleanor Widdowson

Game Art Consultant

Our Art Resourcer, Eleanor is on hand to help candidates with expertise in all areas of game art from Character Artists to Environment Artists, UI Artists, Technical Artists and everything in between – so get in touch if you’re looking for a new role in this space! There’s no rest for the wicked as in her spare time you’ll find Eleanor working on her side hustle – crocheting! Ask her about her Etsy shop to see her latest creations...

ew@skillsearch.com

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Emily Grimsey

Social Media Administrator

Our Social Media Administrator, Emily is a key part of our marketing team – writing job ads, blogs, creating content and more, allowing us to attract the best talent from all over the globe. In her spare time Emily can be found sipping a cider, swimming in the Brighton sea, or convincing her co-workers to go vegan! Keep your eyes peeled for Emily’s content on our social pages!

eg@skillsearch.com

Sam Moss

North American Development Consultant

Sam works on our Development team, with a focus on the North American market. When he’s not scouting out the best talent across the pond, you can find him strolling on Brighton seafront and checking out all of our home town’s best pubs and beach bars! Sam is a talented bodybuilder and is just as talented at speed eating as he once ate 50 chicken wings in under ten minutes! Think you can beat that or are looking for a new development role in North America? Get in touch with Sam today.

sm@skillsearch.com

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Priyanka Patel

Interactive Consultant

Priyanka is a part of our Interactive team, working closely with Jack and Megan and focusing on the North American market. When she’s not working with the most talented candidates and impressive clients in the interactive space, you can find Priyanka living her best zen live, surrounded by crystals and practising holistic wellness and spirituality.  Searching for ultimate zen in your interactive career? Get in touch with Priyanka today!

pp@skillsearch.com

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Over the last 12 months Skillsearch have been exceptional in their support helping us to hire several key and tricky positions across the disciplines at Jagex. The team constantly goes above and beyond to ensure the calibre of the individuals they provide is excellent, relevant and a great fit fo …
Peter Lovell, Director of Talent Acquisition
Jagex

I have worked with Skillsearch for the duration of my project on a number of recruitment opportunities. Skillsearch offer a professional and collaborative service providing a quick turn around with quality resource. When defining a resource requirement, Skillsearch worked with me to ensure they u …
Stuart Entwistle
Global Payroll Project Manager

In a very challenging recruitment climate, Katie at Skillsearch has been by some margin our most successful recruitment agent. I would highly recommend.
Adrian Hawkins, CTO
Absolutely Games

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

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

After over 2 decades of career in video games it has been rare the occasion when someone in the talent acquisition business has helped me find my way into new and exciting challenges. Jake is a remarkable example of professionality, transparency and dedication. I truly thank him for how smooth th …
Raul Ovejero Saiz, Art Director
Avalanche Studios

It was so great to get a chance to work with Giles to find the right opportunity for me and my career. He really wants to find the best people for the best roles and his passion for his work shows in the determination he has to find the right fit. I highly recommend his services if you are either …
Mac Cauley, Gameplay Engineer
WaveXR

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Skillsearch both from the candidate and client perspective. As a candidate they really got to know me, my skills and career aspirations in great detail. From start to finish they always kept me in the loop with interviews and always thoroughly briefed me on …
Ainsley Greenidge, Senior Talent Manager
Gram Games

Joe is a terrific recruiter! I felt he understood what was important to me, and didn't beat around the bush. Joe's matchmaking magic had a big part in finding me my new role quickly, and I couldn't be happier with the new team I'm part of.Later on, when Joe was recruiting for our growing team, th …
Benoit Bouchez, Senior Marketing Manager
PUBG

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