Recruitment

Global games recruitment for studios, publishers and iGaming.

Specialist games and iGaming recruitment worldwide for studios, publishers and technology businesses, delivered in partnership with Pixel Movement.

Recruitment in partnership with Pixel Movement

In partnership with Pixel Movement, WebCube provides specialist games and iGaming recruitment to studios, publishers and technology businesses around the world. Searches are led by Sam Triplow, a Partner at Pixel Movement.

Sam Triplow (left) with Pixel Movement at a games industry event.

True industry specialists

Through our partnership with Pixel Movement, WebCube draws on a combined 20+ years in recruitment and over 10 years focused on games, iGaming and entertainment. Industry specialists, not generalist recruiters.

20+ years combined recruitment experience through our Pixel Movement partnership
10+ years in games, iGaming and entertainment

Executive, engineering, creative and commercial search

Four focused search areas for games, publishing and iGaming organisations. Recent appointments include CFO, VP Sales, Director of Data Analytics and Product Director.

Executive search

Dedicated, confidential processes for senior leadership and executive appointments. Typical remits include C-suite, VP and Director roles, studio heads and other leadership appointments where discretion and market coverage matter.

  • C-suite and board-adjacent roles
  • VP, Director and functional heads
  • Studio heads and leadership hires

Engineering

Dedicated search across engine, platform and games engineering, from individual contributors through to technical leadership.

  • Gameplay, engine and graphics
  • Online, backend and services
  • Tools, platform and infrastructure
  • Technical leadership

Creative & production

Dedicated search across art, animation, design and production, from senior individual contributors to creative and production leadership.

  • Art and animation (concept, character, environment, technical art, animation)
  • Game and level design, narrative and UX
  • Production and project management (producers, development directors)
  • Audio and QA leadership

Commercial

The full commercial suite, including publishing, business development, marketing and CRM / player lifecycle, plus senior corporate functions at Director level and above.

  • Publishing and business development
  • Marketing, CRM / player lifecycle and sales
  • Finance, legal, treasury and people

From brief to close

Whatever the engagement model, each search follows a clear process with one person accountable throughout.

Brief

Agree the role

We align on the market, the team, and what good looks like for your hire, not a generic job description.

Search

Map and approach

We map the market, approach people directly, and keep you updated on who’s interested and why.

Process

Coordinate interviews

We manage interviews, feedback and expectations so candidates and hiring managers stay aligned.

Offer & close

Support to acceptance

We support the offer, negotiation and acceptance, and stay involved until the hire is settled in.

Ways to work with us

Engagement is shaped around how your business hires. We support permanent and contract appointments, and agree the model that fits the brief.

Flexible monthly agreements

Subscription-style support embedded alongside your team for continuous or multi-role hiring, with predictable monthly involvement rather than a one-off search.

Project-based fees

Scoped around a defined multi-hire campaign or hiring sprint, with clear deliverables and timelines agreed up front.

Retained search

Exclusive, dedicated search for executive and other critical appointments where depth of market coverage and confidentiality are essential.

Statement of Work (SoW)

A written programme for a defined hiring initiative, with scope, milestones and responsibilities set out before work begins.

Permanent and contract

We hire for permanent roles and contract assignments, depending on the vacancy, the market and how you need the team to scale.

Recruitment delivered through Pixel Movement

Client stories from Pixel Movement searches led by Sam Triplow. Full write-ups on the Pixel Movement site.

MBC Game Studio · Pixel Movement

Multi-region hiring for a rapid-growth AAA studio

How Pixel Movement built a multi-region hiring framework from scratch for a rapid-growth AAA game studio across leadership and tech roles. Roles spanned technical experts through to leadership, each with a tailored hiring strategy, as the studio scaled with limited in-house HR capacity.

“Working with The Pixel Movement transformed how we approached recruitment. Their structured and collaborative approach not only helped us meet our immediate hiring goals but also set us up for long-term success. They became a true partner in our growth journey, and we’re excited to continue working with them as we scale further.” Trevor Williams, Chief Operating Officer, MBC Game Studio
Read on Pixel Movement

A9 Interactive · Pixel Movement

Building a founding team in Vancouver

Pixel Movement partnered with Vancouver studio A9 Interactive to recruit core development talent for their debut martial arts action game. Selim and Sam played a key role in building the founding team from the ground up, identifying talent worldwide against a high bar for skill and cultural fit.

“Working with Selim and Sam has been both easy and genuinely enjoyable. Whether you’re building a team from scratch or looking to scale, The Pixel Movement is the partner you want by your side.” KaWai Chen, Founder/Studio Head, A9 Interactive
Read on Pixel Movement

Brain Jar Games · Pixel Movement

Scaling a remote indie studio

Pixel Movement helped indie studio Brain Jar Games scale their development team for debut action-rhythm title Dead as Disco. Selim and Sam supported multiple successful placements as the fully remote studio grew across North America, Europe and Turkey.

“Pixel Movement has been an invaluable recruitment partner in the growth of Brain Jar Games. Selim and Sam have supported us with multiple successful placements, helping us scale our team with confidence.” James Karras, Head of Development, Brain Jar Games
Read on Pixel Movement

Recruitment clients through Pixel Movement

Studios and publishers via the partnership.

MBC Game Studio Kepler Interactive Brain Jar Games BetGames A9 Interactive R16 Interactive People Can Fly Bulkhead

Common questions

What roles do you recruit for?

WebCube recruits across executive search, engineering, creative and production (art, animation, design, audio, production and QA), and commercial roles including publishing, marketing, CRM, sales, legal and treasury. Permanent and contract, for games and iGaming studios, publishers and technology businesses. Delivered in partnership with Pixel Movement.

Do you recruit outside the UK?

Yes. WebCube is based in London and recruits globally for studios, publishers and technology businesses, including multi-region and remote hiring.

How are searches delivered?

Searches are delivered in partnership with Pixel Movement. They are led by Sam Triplow, a Partner at Pixel Movement.

What engagement models are available?

Engagement is shaped around how your business hires. Models include flexible monthly agreements, project-based fees, retained search, Statement of Work programmes, and both permanent and contract hiring.

Discuss a search

Tell us about the role and the market. We’ll come back with a clear view of how we’d run it. For commercial advice beyond hiring, see our advisory work, or read the blog.