Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ruby Seven Studios, a game development firm with decades of experience and a commitment to creating high-quality gaming experiences, is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end hiring processes, with a strong focus on talent acquisition for technical and creative roles in the gaming industry. The ideal candidate will have prior experience recruiting for game development firms and a solid understanding of ATS platforms and AI-based hiring tools.

What you will be doing

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to onboarding for diverse roles including senior and leadership-level positions.

Actively identify, engage and build relationships with top talent through various sourcing methods (job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, etc.).

Utilize ATS systems and AI tools to streamline recruitment workflows.

Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for niche roles across multiple levels and functions.

Coordinate technical / creative assessments.

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of selected candidates.

Maintain candidate databases and recruitment reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with timelines.

Track and report recruitment metrics to management.

Desired Profile :

5-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably within the game development or IT / creative industries

Proven ability to hire for niche roles such as Game Developers, Artists, Designers across multiple levels.

Strong expertise in sourcing and hiring niche skills using job portals, LinkedIn, Boolean searches, Google X-ray searches, and other advanced techniques.

Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered recruitment tools.

Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and close offers effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with gaming trends and talent landscapes in India and abroad.

Proven capability to build and maintain professional networks and long-term candidate relationships.

Organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple mandates simultaneously.