Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ruby Seven Studios, a game development firm with decades of experience and a commitment to creating high-quality gaming experiences, is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end hiring processes, with a strong focus on talent acquisition for technical and creative roles in the gaming industry. The ideal candidate will have prior experience recruiting for game development firms and a solid understanding of ATS platforms and AI-based hiring tools.

What you will be doing

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding for diverse roles including senior and leadership-level positions.
• Actively identify, engage and build relationships with top talent through various sourcing methods (job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, etc.).
• Utilize ATS systems and AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for niche roles across multiple levels and functions.
• Coordinate technical/creative assessments.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of selected candidates.
• Maintain candidate databases and recruitment reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.
• Track and report recruitment metrics to management.

Desired Profile:

• 5-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the game development or IT/creative industries
• Proven ability to hire for niche roles such as Game Developers, Artists, Designers across multiple levels.
• Strong expertise in sourcing and hiring niche skills using job portals, LinkedIn, Boolean searches, Google X-ray searches, and other advanced techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered recruitment tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and close offers effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with gaming trends and talent landscapes in India and abroad.
• Proven capability to build and maintain professional networks and long-term candidate relationships.
• Organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple mandates simultaneously.