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Technical Sourcer (Games-WesternHemisphere)- Contingent Contract at Side. 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 . s. creening 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. . 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. Company Location: Brazil.