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Recruitment support for scaling game studios

From critical hires to embedded recruitment support. StrideQuest helps studios find the people who strengthen teams and the games they build.
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Find your gamemode

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

Retained Search

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

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Executive Search

We help you identify senior leaders who bring the right experience and vision.

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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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We work by our own set of rules

Hiring the right person takes more than access to candidates. It requires a deep understanding of the studio, the role and the context in which your team operates.
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Retained partnerships

We work best through retained partnerships. This allows us to dedicate time, focus and expertise to the hires that truly matter for your studio.

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Games industry expertise

We operate exclusively within the games industry. This means we understand development teams, production realities and the talent behind great games.

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Transparent hiring process

Our process gives studios clear insight into the search. From candidate outreach to market feedback, you always understand what is happening and why.

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Global game-talent network

Through years of working with studios and professionals across the industry, we have built a trusted global network of developers, designers and leaders.

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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.