Job description
SOFTGAMES is looking for an experienced Game Industry Sourcing Sourcing Recruiter to support our People team with active candidate sourcing and direct outreach. This is a freelance role (not in-house employment), focused on identifying and engaging top talent, within the gaming industry, ideally with experience in casual games.
*This isa fixed term contract.
**Qualified candidates will be expected to complete a skills assessment as part of the selection process.
Your role
Proactively source candidates via LinkedIn, portfolios, communities, and other relevant channels
Conduct direct outreach and first-touch candidate engagement
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future roles
Collaborate closely with the People team to understand role requirements and target profiles
Track outreach activities and candidate responses in our ATS / shared tools
Provide feedback on talent market insights and sourcing effectiveness
Your profile
Proven experience as a Talent Sourcer or Recruiter with a strong sourcing focus
Solid background in the gaming industry particularly in casual games
Demonstrated success in direct outreach and passive candidate engagement
Strong LinkedIn sourcing skills and familiarity with creative / tech gaming profiles
Comfortable working independently in a freelance setup, while collaborating closely with an internal team
Clear, professional, and respectful communication style
Setup & Collaboration
Freelance contract (not an in-house position)
Fully remote
Flexible working hours aligned with European time zones
Requirements
SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company, dedicated to creating fun, social, and truly engaging casual games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hit game Bubble Shooter Pro has achieved global success, becoming a top-grossing title on Facebook and entertaining millions of players worldwide every day.
We partner closely with Meta, Microsoft, Samsung, and other industry leaders to shape the next generation of instant games, offering players around the globe shared gaming experiences that are easy to pick up and hard to put down. As a remote-first company, SOFTGAMES is home to a team of 100 talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, all working together toward a common mission: to create everlasting casual games for every platform.
At SOFTGAMES, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas elevate the quality of our work and the games we create. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.
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Who can apply
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