Hybrid Recruiter

at Flying Bark Productions

• Job title: Recruiter
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Blas Canillejas, Spain

About the role

• Recruiting professional managing talent acquisition for animation projects at Flying Bark Productions. Involved in candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Producers and the HR and Recruitment Manager to deliver production resourcing across animation and film projects
• Manage multiple open roles simultaneously in a fast paced production environment with shifting priorities
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals and direct outreach
• Maintain a strong active pipeline of creative, technical and production talent for current and future animation productions
• Build and maintain a broad network of animation industry contacts with awareness of talent availability, movement and market trends
• Release engaging recruitment advertisements aligned with Company brand guidelines
• Screen, shortlist and assess candidates for technical capability, production fit, availability and team alignment
• Submit shortlisted candidates to Producers and Supervisors with clear recommendations and insights
• Organise and participate in interviews as required and ensure a high quality candidate experience
• Manage end to end candidate communication including rejections, offers and onboarding coordination
• Support Producers with rate benchmarking, offer management and contract negotiations
• Ensure all recruitment activity is accurately tracked and maintained in the ATS
• Assist with documenting, updating and refining studio job descriptions as production needs evolve
• Provide recruitment market insights to Production and People and Culture teams
• Represent the studio at animation industry events, festivals and recruitment initiatives as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools and workflows
• Develop relationships with universities, institutions and training programs to support early career animation talent pipelines
• And all other services as reasonably required by the Production Company.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience recruiting within animation, vfx or film
• Proven experience recruiting for creative, technical and production roles within animation
• Strong understanding of animation pipelines, production cycles and role requirements
• Experience working in production environments with high volume and time critical hiring
• Demonstrated recruitment experience within animation, film or VFX environments
• Strong understanding of creative and technical roles across animation, film and VFX pipelines
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in fast paced environments
• Advanced experience using ATS platforms
• Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other industry tools
• Established industry network with the ability to identify and engage high quality talent
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with candidates and stakeholders
• Confidence in negotiating rates, contracts and start dates with talent and hiring managers
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information
• Advanced Microsoft Suite and GSuite skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to respond to changing production needs
• Strong passion for animation, film, television and the creative production industry.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Career development opportunities