Talent Acquisition Lead, Epic Games

Creative

$121.3-211.7k

Salary dependent on location

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

Interactive entertainment company

Job no longer available

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Job no longer available

$121.3-211.7k

Salary dependent on location

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the gaming industry, a passion for art, and a proven track record in talent acquisition
Minimum of 6 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on recruiting for art roles within the gaming or entertainment industry
Deep understanding of the art discipline within game development, including the various roles, skills, and software used by artists
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in using recruitment tools and data analytics to drive decision-making and improve processes
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
Strong network within the art and gaming communities, with a proven ability to attract and hire top talent

What the job involves

Epic Games is seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Lead specializing in the art discipline to join our growing team
This role will focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top-tier artistic talent for our game development and game adjacent teams
Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber art professionals, including concept artists, environment artists, 3D modelers, animators, VFX artists, and more
Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit with Epic Games
Work closely with hiring managers and game development teams to understand their specific needs and ensure a smooth hiring process
Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions, optimize hiring processes, and report on talent acquisition effectiveness
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding
Mentor and lead a team of recruiters, providing guidance and support to achieve recruitment goals

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. And its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5.7 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic's brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in its field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled the company to push the limits of its software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 also saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5B. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.