Specialist Talent Search

Relationships are at the heart of our business, driving highly engaged and long established Client and Candidate Associations. We only expect to be rewarded for providing exceptional service and results to our Customers. 


To provide the best service, we invest significantly in People, in our technology and in our brand. 


We have a deep understanding of what it takes to attract a diverse candidate pool and take positive action on every role. Diversity in Action is at the core of our service and embedded into the industry through our award winning pro-bono initiative -

Putting the G Into Gaming. 


Amiqus Specialist Talent Search is designed to be used for roles where deep expertise, industry knowledge or leadership capability are critical.

These searches often require targeted outreach, careful engagement with experienced professionals and a strong understanding of the games industry. 

We work closely with hirers to define the role, identify the right and most diverse talent pool and engage with people who may otherwise have remained out of reach for the studio.

Specialist Talent Search is typically used when:

• The role requires rare or highly specialised skills
• The right candidates rarely apply to job adverts
• Industry experience or senior expertise is required
• Confidential outreach may be needed

Roles commonly hired using this service :

 • Senior engineers and technical specialists
• Experienced producers and product leaders
• Senior designers and creative leadership
• Commercial and operational specialists

Executive Search

Executive Search is part of our Specialist Talent Search capability, focused on leadership and board-level appointments.

We work with boards and leadership teams across the games industry to identify senior leaders who can shape the direction and performance of organisations.

Roles commonly hired using this service :

 • CEOs and Managing Directors
• CTOs and Technical Directors
• Heads of Production, Product or Publishing
• Commercial and strategic leadership roles


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