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About the job Recruitment Consultant (Gaming)

Independent Recruitment Consultant (Gaming)

Commission-Based | Remote | Flexible Working


About the Role

This is an independent, commission-based recruitment consultant role with Playdawn, a specialist recruitment agency serving the gaming industry in India and the MENA region.

The role is suitable for professionals who are comfortable working in a performance-driven model, value flexibility, and can manage recruitment work independently. There is no fixed salary; earnings are linked directly to successful placements.


About Playdawn

Playdawn is a niche gaming recruitment agency working closely with game studios across mobile, PC, console, and emerging technology segments. We focus on quality hiring, realistic hiring processes, and long-term relationships with both candidates and clients.

We do not work with gambling or real-money gaming companies.


What You'll Be Responsible For

As an independent consultant, you will:

  • Work on active gaming roles shared by Playdawn

  • Source candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, communities, and your own channels

  • Screen candidates for skills, experience, intent, and role fit

  • Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the process

  • Share well-qualified profiles with clear notes and context

  • Coordinate with Playdawn on feedback, interviews, and closures

This role requires consistent follow-ups, structured sourcing, and quality judgment.

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

This role is:

  • Commission-based with uncapped earning potential

  • Remote and flexible

  • Outcome-focused rather than hours-based


This role is not:

  • A fixed-salary HR role

  • Inbound-only or resume-forwarding work

  • A training or internship position


Who This Role Fits Well

You may be a good fit if you are:

  • A freelance or independent recruiter

  • An agency recruiter comfortable with variable income

  • A sales or business development professional transitioning into recruitment

  • Someone who prefers autonomy and accountability over rigid structure

  • Previous experience in gaming recruitment



Who May Not Be the Right Fit

This role may not suit you if you:

  • Are looking for guaranteed monthly income

  • Are new to recruitment or sales and need close supervision

  • Prefer stable, predictable workflows over performance-based work


Compensation

  • Commission-only structure

  • Percentage-based share per successful placement

  • Commission paid after client payment is received

  • No cap on earnings

Full commission terms are shared transparently during the selection process.


Support from Playdawn

  • Clear job briefs and client context

  • Active roles within the gaming industry

  • Interview coordination support

  • Regular alignment and feedback

  • Minimal micromanagement, clear expectations


Work Setup

  • Fully remote

  • Flexible working hours

  • Use your own laptop or PC

  • Focus on outcomes and quality of work


Selection Process

  1. Introductory conversation to align expectations

  2. Process-based interview

  3. Short practical assignment (no free sourcing)

We are selective to ensure long-term, productive collaboration.


Final Note

This role is best suited for professionals who are comfortable with performance-linked income, enjoy working independently, and want to build expertise within the gaming recruitment niche.

If that sounds aligned with how you prefer to work, wed be happy to explore a conversation.


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