People In Play: Issue 15

Welcome to your weekly dose of all things gaming news from Amiqus! Mondays can be a grind, so we're here to inject some excitement into your week with the latest news, trends, and, of course, a fresh batch of incredible job opportunities.

Alongside this week's industry insights, we're thrilled to bring you a hand-picked selection of roles from studios big and small. Your next adventure might just be a scroll away.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in and happy reading ??

Addressing The Real Cost Of Recruitment

When budgets tighten, recruitment agencies can seem like a luxury. But what if they're actually a necessity? Stig Strand asked this very question in his latest thought piece ??

Studio leaders often underestimate the true cost of in-house senior recruitment: hundreds of hours spent on CV reviews, interviews, and candidate management, not to mention the risk of a costly mis-hire. In a dynamic industry like gaming, these decisions have a ripple effect on culture, projects, and financial stability.

Check out Stig's post here https://shorturl.at/NJPFK

New Role: Senior Gameplay Programmer

Join a global entertainment powerhouse with over 300+ titles and a mission to push the boundaries of indie to AA gaming & transmedia.

Si Pittam is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to bring an ambitious new PC/Console title to life. If you're passionate about building core gameplay and working with top creators worldwide, this is your chance!

?? DM for details or apply today here https://lnkd.in/eW5pmi7m

Have You Taken The EmpowerUp Health Check?

Take the Empower Up Health Check and find out! In just a few minutes, you’ll get insights into your business’s strengths and areas for growth.

?? Quick & easy quiz

?? Actionable results

?? Level up your strategy

Don’t guess; know where you stand! Take the quiz now: https://lnkd.in/eSGk-AWb

Exclusive Role: Senior VFX Role

Milky Tea Studios, an award-winning Liverpool-based studio, is working exclusively with Stig Strand to find a #SeniorVFXArtist to craft breathtaking visuals for their upcoming game titles! As a key creative force, you’ll set the artistic benchmark, mentor VFX artists, and collaborate across teams to bring immersive effects to life.

If you're passionate about pushing visual storytelling in games, Stig wants to hear from you!?? Apply now -> https://lnkd.in/eMXB8HED

?? Women In Games Newest Campaign

Women in Games is launching a bold campaign to empower girls aged 8-24, especially those facing barriers like poverty, ethnicity, and disability, to explore careers in gaming and tech. Their mission? To dismantle the systemic obstacles holding girls back from essential skills and opportunities in gaming.

?? Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eABrXXfs

?? Women Work Nearly 7 Weeks for Free Every Year! ??

New analysis by the TUC reveals that the gender pay gap means women effectively work for free for weeks at a time—especially those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

??? The gender pay gap remains stubbornly high.

?? Women take financial hits for unpaid caring roles.

?? Some regions have even bigger pay gaps.

It's time for fair pay for all! Read more here ?? https://shorturl.at/SNeam