Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Game Industry Recruitment
Datascope Recruitment is the UK's leading boutique consultancy for the games industry, established in 1991. We specialise in connecting top-tier talent with studios across games, online, and mobile technology sectors, offering tailored recruitment solutions. Our expertise spans analytics, animation, art, game design, production, QA, programming, and more, supported by a database of 120,000 candidates. With decades of experience, we provide retained search, managed recruitment, and onsite consultancy services, maintaining strong client relationships through cutting-edge systems and a client-centric approach. Our team of specialist consultants combines industry knowledge with a deep understanding of market dynamics to deliver exceptional results.Based in central London, we serve clients globally, from independent studios to major publishers, ensuring candidates and employers find perfect matches. Our commitment to innovation, professionalism, and ethical practices has earned us a reputation as a trusted leader in the sector. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships, offering psychometric testing, career advice, and support beyond placement. Our success is built on a foundation of transparency, expertise, and a passion for advancing careers in the dynamic games industry.
Services
Game Development Recruitment
Mobile Technology Staffing
Analytics Recruitment
Art and Animation Hiring
QA and Testing Recruitment
Programming Talent Acquisition
Design and Production Roles
Product Management Recruitment
Marketing and Sales Recruitment
Retained Search Services
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in games industry recruitment.
- Our team includes sector-specific consultants with deep industry knowledge.
- We offer exclusive roles unavailable through other agencies.
- We provide tailored recruitment solutions for studios worldwide.
- Our consultants hold degrees from top universities like Oxford and Bristol.
What people say
Exceptional service
Proactive communication
Deep industry knowledge
Tailored candidate matching
Long-term support
Services
Game Development Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for game development roles, including programming, design, and production. We connect studios with skilled professionals in AAA, indie, and mobile gaming sectors. Our consultants understand the unique demands of game development, ensuring precise candidate matching.
Mobile Technology Staffing
Targeted staffing solutions for mobile technology roles, covering app development, UX/UI design, and product management. We source experts for both emerging startups and established companies in the mobile sector.
Analytics Recruitment
Recruitment services for analytics roles in gaming and tech, including data scientists and metrics specialists. We identify professionals who drive data-informed decision-making for studios and tech firms.
Art and Animation Hiring
Specialist art and animation recruitment for games and digital media. We source artists, animators, and designers with portfolios aligned to clients' creative visions and technical requirements.
Retained Search Services
Exclusive retained search for critical hires in gaming and tech sectors. We conduct in-depth market analysis and targeted outreach to secure top-tier candidates for senior or niche roles.
People
Julien
Director
Julien holds a Maths degree from Oxford and specialises in systems recruitment. He leads strategic initiatives and brings analytical rigour to technology sector placements.
Malsara
Director
Malsara, with a Swansea business degree, manages internal recruitment and technology sector operations. She has over a decade of experience in games industry talent acquisition.
Natalie
Director
Natalie heads design and production recruitment. With a Bristol Maths and Physics degree, she bridges technical expertise with creative team leadership.
Mahyar
Manager
Mahyar leads sales, marketing, and analytics recruitment. His Exeter Law degree informs strategic approaches to candidate and client negotiations in tech sectors.
David
Programming Consultant
David brings a decade of games industry experience from SEGA and Capcom. He specialises in matching programmers with studios, leveraging deep sector knowledge.
Questions
What areas of the games industry do you specialise in?
We cover all sectors including programming, design, production, art, QA, analytics, and mobile technology across AAA, indie, and emerging platforms.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we operate globally with a focus on UK, European, and worldwide studios, from independent developers to major publishers.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our consultants conduct rigorous vetting, leveraging industry knowledge and a 120,000-candidate database to match skills with client requirements.
Can you help with urgent hiring needs?
Our critical hire methodologies and retained search services enable rapid placement for time-sensitive roles in games and tech sectors.
What makes your recruitment approach unique?
We combine boutique service with cutting-edge systems, sector-specific consultants, and exclusive partnerships to deliver tailored solutions unmatched by generalist agencies.
Do you offer career support for candidates?
Yes, we provide interview preparation, career advice, and ongoing support, with consultants maintaining contact even after successful placements.
Reviews (1)
Artyom Semenov
Feb 16, 2020
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The interaction began with the recruiter telling me they don't have a LinkedIn account. I checked, it was true, last seen online 8 months ago. I gave them the benefit of the doubt at this stage because the job seemed quite interesting. Had to follow up a couple of times to get the job spec. The salary had a 5k discrepancy between the email and on-site listing. Had a reasonably nice chat and sent through my CV.
Silence again. Followed up a few times. Still nothing. One thing I can't really deny is that they are super good at not annoying you with constant messages like some recruiters. Generally though, avoid. In an industry where so much hangs on your reputation, they are surprisingly great at not giving a second thought about ruining theirs.
Silence again. Followed up a few times. Still nothing. One thing I can't really deny is that they are super good at not annoying you with constant messages like some recruiters. Generally though, avoid. In an industry where so much hangs on your reputation, they are surprisingly great at not giving a second thought about ruining theirs.
