Recruiting Researcher

Title: Recruiting Researcher (Animation)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Must have Animation Experience & Must be in Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary:

·        As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, the Recruiting Researcher will discover, engage, and assess

·        viable candidates for animation and technology positions. The Recruiting Researcher will collaborate

·        closely with their recruiting partners and hiring leaders to match qualified candidates to open roles and

·        business needs. The recruiting researcher will source, screen, and identify stunning talent of technical

·        artists, creatives, artists, engineers, and specialists who are pushing the boundaries of animation-focused technology.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Understand hiring needs deeply, partnering closely with Recruiting Partners and Hiring Managers to develop and execute a front-end sourcing strategy that discovers qualified candidates.

·        Establish trust with hiring managers in supporting the influence of talent strategy.

·        Consistently source and track a high volume of qualified candidates for assigned requisitions.

·        Conduct exhaustive research into emerging tech sectors to identify the best animation-focused talent.

·        Conduct first round interviews to assess for potential fit and alignment to business needs, while prioritizing an excellent candidate experience.

·        Drive operational execution of candidate activity by partnering with hiring managers and talentcoordinators to ensure a smooth candidate experience while optimizing for operational excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Excellent interpersonal skills.

·        Thorough understanding of animation pipelines, creative skills, and experiences for creative and technical roles in animation, gaming, and VFX environments.

·        Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

·        Agility and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment are a must! 

Education and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in related technical and/or human resources field.

·        At least three years of related recruiting experience required, with prior experience in technical

roles, plus ideally in gaming, animation, or VFX.