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Executive Search

Finding the leaders your studio is ready for
Finding the right leader isn't about matching a resume.

It's about finding someone who understands your creative vision and can scale your studio without breaking its culture. Whether you're looking for a Studio Head, Technical Director or C-suite executive, we connect you with top-tier industry veterans, quietly and rigorously. Every search is handled with the discretion a leadership transition demands.

  • Fixed flat fee structure
  • Access to passive leadership talent
  • Executive compensation benchmarks
  • Confidential and discreet process
  • Client portal with executive profiles

Our executive search approach

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Define the leadership brief

We open with an in-depth briefing to understand your studio's vision, the dynamics of your leadership team and what this hire needs to achieve. Not just the role, but the kind of leader who will strengthen the culture you've built.

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Market scan & intelligence

We map the executive talent landscape in your target regions: who holds relevant leadership positions, what executive compensation looks like and what would motivate top-tier talent to make a move.

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Confidential outreach

The best leaders aren't looking for jobs. We approach high-calibre, passive candidates directly and with full discretion. Every profile is screened against both the role requirements and your studio's culture before introduction.

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Hire with confidence

We guide the full process from shortlist to onboarding, with agreed timelines and a dedicated Client Portal featuring comprehensive executive summaries and profiling. We stay involved until the placement succeeds.

When to choose Executive Search
Executive Search gives your most critical leadership decisions the focus and discretion they demand.

Leadership transitions carry weight. A new Studio Head, Technical Director or C-suite hire shapes the direction of your studio for years. That's why we handle every search with absolute confidentiality and a premium, high-touch approach. Agreed timelines, clear communication and no shortcuts.

Studios typically choose this model when a senior leadership role requires a targeted, discreet search beyond what traditional recruitment can deliver. Pricing is a fixed flat fee, ensuring dedicated focus without variable costs tied to salary negotiation.

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Real-time insight in your recruitment project

Our client portal lets you see introduced candidates, schedule interviews and have all relevant documents in one place!

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Find your gamemode

From permanent employees to temporary workers: we help you find the right person for your game studio.
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Retained Search

Our primary model for critical hires. Through retained search, we deliver qualified candidates for your studio.

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Inhouse Services

We take ownership of everything talent acquisition-related.

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Contingent Search

Risk-free hiring when speed matters. Connecting you with talents in our global network.

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Temporary Staffing

Instantly access to niche skills for specific game development phases.

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Ready to scale your team?

Let’s explore how we can accelerate your studio's growth and unlock the best-fit talent you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer Retained Search, Contingent Search, Temporary and Contractor Recruitment, Executive Search and Inhouse Services.
We have fixed flat fees per seniority level. Please reach out to us via the contact form, and we’ll email you our pricing.
It is a split fee: 1/3 on Go Ahead, 1/3 on Contract Sign, and 1/3 after the probation period.
It is a split fee: 1/2 on Contract Sign and 1/2 after the probation period.
We have fixed monthly rates. Please reach out to us via the contact form, and we’ll email you our pricing.
Yes, there is an initial period of 3 months. 
Our fees are based on the contractor's daily rate. For our complete pricing, please contact us via our contact form.
You receive full access to all StrideQuest recruitment tools and our internal candidate database.
Our retained executive search is recommended for executive roles.
It is best for generic hiring with standard requirements, where you only want to pay upon a successful placement.