Technical Sourcer (Games-Eastern Hemisphere)- Contingent Contract

About the Company

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

About the Role

As a Technical Sourcer (Eastern Hemisphere), you will support Side’s global gaming & codev hiring efforts with a primary focus on MEA and APAC regions. This is a fully remote, contract-based role designed for a sourcing specialist rather than a full-cycle recruiter.

You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and screening technical game development talent across a wide range of disciplines, before handing qualified candidates off to the recruiting team for full lifecycle management. If you are highly skilled at precision sourcing, talent mapping, and early-stage technical screening within the games industry, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Sourcing & Talent Mapping

• Proactively source game development talent across MEA and APAC regions
• Build and maintain pipelines across the full spectrum of game development roles, including:
• Engineering (gameplay, engine, tools, UI, AI, etc.)
• Art (character, environment, concept, VFX, technical art)
• Animation and Technical Animation
• Game Design (systems, level, narrative, UX)
• Production and other specialized disciplines
• Execute advanced Boolean searches and targeted sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, ATS platforms, portfolios, and online communities
• Identify and engage passive candidates aligned with Side’s co-development and studio support needs

Screening & Candidate Qualification

• Conduct initial candidate screening to assess technical alignment, experience, availability, and interest
• Evaluate candidate fit against role requirements prior to handoff
• Prepare clear, structured candidate summaries for recruiter handoff
• Ensure a smooth transition of qualified candidates into the recruitment process

Pipeline Management

• Develop and maintain long-term talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Track, update, and maintain candidate records accurately and on time within internal systems
• Partner closely with recruiters to prioritize pipelines based on project timelines and hiring demand

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with recruiters to understand role requirements, technical nuances, and hiring priorities
• Provide insights on regional talent availability, market conditions, and sourcing challenges across MEA and APAC
• Support hiring strategy through proactive sourcing recommendations

Market Intelligence & Process

• Monitor hiring trends, talent movement, and regional nuances within MEA and APAC gaming markets
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing strategies, tools, and documentation
• Ensure a professional, inclusive, and compliant candidate outreach experience
  
  Working Conditions
• Contract role
• Fully remote
• Eastern Hemisphere focus (MEA & APAC)
• Application must be submitted in English

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of experience as a technical sourcer or recruiter with a strong sourcing focus
• Proven experience sourcing for game development roles
• Experience sourcing talent across MEA and APAC regions
• Strong understanding of the full range of game development disciplines and roles
• Advanced Boolean or Xray search and sourcing techniques
• Experience conducting early-stage candidate screening
• Excellent written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in or strong understanding of game development lifecycles and outsourced production models.
• Co-development or agency hiring experience
• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Talent Insights, TestGorilla, or HireRight
• Experience working with globally distributed recruiting teams
• Experience supporting contract or project-based hiring models

Benefits

What We Offer:

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry, supporting some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and technologies in the world.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and region.
• Remote first studio with flexible hours for contractors.
• Side offers a collaborative, inclusive, and globally diverse work environment, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful game development projects. We are committed to fostering a workplace inclusive of LGBTQ+, all ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities, with a strong focus on employee well-being