About the role
Role Overview
- Position Type: Freelance (not in-house employment)
- Contract Type: Fixed term contract
- Location: Fully Remote
- Time Zone: European time zones
Job Description
SOFTGAMES is looking for an experienced Game Industry Sourcing Recruiter to support our People team with active candidate sourcing and direct outreach. This role focuses on identifying and engaging top talent within the gaming industry, ideally with experience in casual games. Qualified candidates will be expected to complete a skills assessment as part of the selection process.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively source candidates via LinkedIn, portfolios, communities, and other relevant channels
- Conduct direct outreach and first-touch candidate engagement
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future roles
- Collaborate closely with the People team to understand role requirements and target profiles
- Track outreach activities and candidate responses in our ATS / shared tools
- Provide feedback on talent market insights and sourcing effectiveness
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as a Talent Sourcer or Recruiter with a strong sourcing focus
- Solid background in the gaming industry, particularly in casual games
- Demonstrated success in direct outreach and passive candidate engagement
- Strong LinkedIn sourcing skills and familiarity with creative / tech gaming profiles
- Comfortable working independently in a freelance setup while collaborating closely with an internal team
- Clear, professional, and respectful communication style
About SOFTGAMES
SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company, dedicated to creating fun, social, and truly engaging casual games that can be played instantly across all devices. The company partners with Meta, Microsoft, Samsung, and other industry leaders. As a remote-first company, the team consists of 100 individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working toward the mission of creating everlasting casual games for every platform.
SOFTGAMES values diversity and welcomes all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.