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We shape Game Studios

Let’s shape the future of your studio

Your studio grows through the people you bring in.

The developers, designers and leaders you hire shape how your team collaborates, how production evolves and ultimately the quality of the games you create.

StrideQuest partners with indie and mid-size studios to help you make those decisions with confidence. We snipe for the best fit, recruiting the best of class and offering 2 vetted candidates with 48 hours. Saving you valuable time and energy.

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Game industry only

Hiring in the games industry is different. Roles are specialised, the best candidates are rarely actively looking, and cultural fit inside a production team matters as much as technical skills.

StrideQuest works closely with studio founders, hiring managers and leadership teams to understand the context behind every role. Instead of simply sending candidates, we help studios navigate the talent market, validate hiring expectations and connect with the right people.

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Better teams build better games

For growing studios

Whether you are hiring your first senior developer or building out an entire production team, the right recruitment approach makes the difference.

StrideQuest supports studios at different stages of growth: From early indie teams preparing their first major hires to Mid-size studios building leadership and specialised production roles.

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48-hour market scan

Within 2 days, we map the relevant talent landscape for your role. Including candidate availability and realistic salary expectations.

2 talents in 5 workdays

We go for both speed and quality. Within five working days you meet the first carefully vetted candidates who match the role and studio context.

Games-native

We operate inside the games industry, not around it. Our network is built through years of working with developers, designers and studio leaders across the globe.

Transparent process

Studios gain clear insight into outreach, candidate feedback and market response throughout the search. Helping teams make better hiring decisions, faster.

Real-time insight in your recruitment project

Our client portal lets you see introduced candidates, schedule interviews and have all relevant documents in one place!

Our services

Find your gamemode

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

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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

Risk-free hiring when speed matters. Connecting you with talents in our global network.

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Contingent Search

Risk-free hiring when speed matters. Connecting you with talents in our global network.

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Ready to take the Next Step?

Let’s explore how we can accelerate your digital growth and unlock new opportunities.

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Frequently asked questions

We are a game industry specialist and recruit for developers, publishers and technical service providers.

We mostly do permanent placements but we have a growing network of independent professionals who are interested in working project-based or on a specific assignment.

We recruit within all game industry-specific fields: C-level, executives, programmers, researchers, technical artists, producers, artists, game designers, QA, IT, marketers, community managers, social media managers, live ops, etc.

We have a global network of professionals we try to stay in touch with on a regular basis. This way we know when people are open to a new job.
We also reach out to professionals actively to inquire if they are interested in a new position - putting your requisition in front of as many candidates as possible.

Eventually, we only submit 3 candidates we think best fit your position and team.

We try to be as transparent as possible. Together with our clients, we agree upon a recruitment strategy and the ideal profile. We use scorecards to assess candidates and share findings via our client portal.

Via the client portal, clients also have real-time insight into sourcing activities, candidate profiles and statuses.

Yes, we offer short-term and long-term recruiter solutions. Ask for our in-house services.

Yes, StrideQuest asks the candidate to provide two or three professional references in the event they are a finalist in the interview process. We have a standard list of questions we ask the reference so we have consistency with each reference employer.

Yes, StrideQuest regularly has candidates complete tests or assessments that the employer provides.

StrideQuest can be flexible in specific cases. Especially, if clients need more people in a year and they offer us exclusivity to fill their positions. In that case, the employer may also want to look at the retainer search option or recruitment-as-a-service.

Standard, we use a milestone-based invoice scheme. Never pay more than is needed.