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Talent

Shape Your Career in Games

You aren’t just looking for another job title. And we aren’t just another recruitment agency.
StrideQuest for Talent
Traditional recruitment in the games industry is broken. You’re tired of blind pitches for irrelevant roles, recruiters who don’t understand the nuances of your craft, and being left in the dark after an interview. We are too.

At StrideQuest, we operate with skin in the game for your career. We don't just match keywords; we take the time to truly understand the granular, commercial needs of the studios we partner with, and we extend that same rigorous respect to you. Whether you are looking for a permanent position to shape a studio's culture or a fast-paced freelance contract, we ensure your skills, ambitions, and creative vision truly fit.

Why Trust StrideQuest?

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No blind interviews

We don't push you into the unknown. We will fully brief you on the studio, the exact project, and the team dynamic before you decide if you want to pursue the opportunity.

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Access to hidden roles

The best roles in the industry rarely make it to public job boards. Our proactive approach means we regularly connect high-calibre, senior candidates with exclusive roles that are not yet on the active market.

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Unmatched transparency & feedback

We keep in close contact throughout every stage of the hiring journey. Even if a role isn't the perfect match, we provide valuable, actionable feedback to help you improve for future opportunities.

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A roster of top-tier studios

We partner with prominent indie and mid-size studios globally, giving you access to teams like Total Mayhem Games, Spark Universe, DREST, Monster Couch and Abstraction.

We shaped the team, they shaped the game

Total Mayhem Games
Spark Universe
Drest
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Gearbox Software
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Apply directly
See a role that matches your skills?

Apply directly through our active listings. When you submit your CV and portfolio, we don’t just evaluate you for that single ticket. We look beyond that specific job and map your profile against our entire network of live and upcoming opportunities to find the ultimate fit.

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No perfect match yet
Not seeing the perfect fit right now?

In the games industry, opportunities change day by day. Don’t wait for a job board to update. Connect with our team for a confidential chat about your career trajectory, and let us proactively match you with the hidden roles that fit your ambitions.

Contact us confidentially
Contact us confidentially

Frequently asked questions

We work with prominent and mid-size indie studios such as Monster Couch, Total Mayhem Games, Spark Universe, Abstraction, and Drest, among others.
We provide clients with a fully vetted profile that includes your CV, portfolio and a detailed interview report.
We prioritise a process where we brief candidates on the studio, project and team, after which they can decide if they want to pursue the opportunity. After doing the introduction to the studios, we keep in close contact throughout every stage of the hiring journey.
Yes, we have a rapid deployment system for pre-vetted freelance and contract professionals.
Our proactive engagement strategy often connects high-calibre candidates with roles that are not yet on the active job market. 
Yes, our team works across all time zones and countries to connect talent with studios and publishers.
We constantly look for talent for current and future roles through our proactive talent acquisition processes. So feel free to reach out directly on LinkedIn or through our contact form on our website
Yes, we ensure the complete hiring process goes smoothly and moves at the right pace for all involved.
 Feel free to reach out directly on LinkedIn or through our contact form on our website.