Technical Sourcer (Games-WesternHemisphere)- Contingent Contract

About the Company

Side 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 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

About the Role

As a Technical Sourcer (Western Hemisphere), you will support Side’s global gaming & codev hiring efforts with a primary focus on LATAM, Canada and US 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 AMERICAS and LATAM 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 North Americas and Latin America
• Support hiring strategy through proactive sourcing recommendations

Market Intelligence & Process

• Monitor hiring trends, talent movement, and regional nuances within local 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
• Western Hemisphere focus (US, Canada, Latin America)
• 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 Western Hemisphere 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 and French

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