Jun 27, 2022
As a recruiter, you will have the opportunity to work with several of our rapidly growing studios as they continue to co-develop incredible games with some of the industries biggest partners, as well as support their work in developing own-IP. You will identify, attract and recruit the right people for the right roles - achieved through a deep understanding of studio role requirements and culture. As part of the role, you will manage hiring manager and candidate expectations, guiding them through the process to deliver the best experience possible.
In this role you will
Develop great working relationships with your internal hiring teams
Work closely with other recruiters, recruitment leads and HR colleagues to deliver a first-class service to the business.
Identify, attract and recruit the right people for the right roles, in the right studios.
Utilise sourcing tools like LinkedIn and Artstation to effectively source passive candidates.
Effectively manage our candidate centric recruitment process.
Accurately maintain candidate pipelines within our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring they are up to date and all relevant steps are followed.
Represent Sumo studio sat industry events throughout the year.
Collect and utilise data and trends effectively to support conversations with hiring managers.
To be successful you will
Have previous experience in recruitment in games, art, broadcast, creative or design industries.
Show experience of engaging and attracting passive candidates.
Be comfortable sharing and implementing process changes to continuously improve your work.
Have an eye for detail and great organisation skills.
Be able to build great relationships with the wide range of stakeholders across the business and our external suppliers.
What we offer:
. Defined Annual Bonus Scheme
. ULEV car scheme
. Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits
. Salary Sacrifice Pension
. Flexible Working
. 21 days free-use holiday
+ your birthday off
+ 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day
+ a duvet day
+ Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year
+ Bank Holidays
+ extra allowance accrued for longer service
. Free dental insurance
. Life Assurance 4x Salary
. Income Protection of 75% for 5 years
. Enhanced Mat/Paternity & Adoption pay
. Employee Assistance Programme:
. Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health & Physio appointments
. Free financial & home buying support consultations
. Cycle to Work Scheme
. Payroll Giving Scheme
. Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses
. Career Development Pathway
. Wrap Parties.
. Project Completion Awards
. Game/Creative Jams
. Big Family Events
. Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…
. Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group
. Free fruit and drinks in our studios
. Employee Referral Bonus
. Relocation Support to the UK
. Visa Sponsorship
More about Sumo Sheffield
Sumo Sheffield is located just outside the city centre in Sumo Digital’s HQ, just off J34 on the M1 and a stone’s throw from the city’s primary shopping and leisure complex. With a multi-building campus comprised of industry-leading facilities, an onsite gym and subsidised canteen, Sumo Sheffield provides everything needed for all teams to create the world’s best games.
Sheffield is the fifth largest city in the UK and is easily accessible by road and rail from Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands. The city enjoys a wealth of facilities to suit a wide array of interests, including:
o World-class sports facilities
o Iconic theatres and galleries
o Multiple retail and shopping experiences
o Diverse and renowned restaurants and eateries
o The award-winning National Video Game Museum
More about Sumo Digital
Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.