Client

The diligence with which Aardvark tackled the task at hand was superb, and so thorough! They delivered well-matched, interesting candidates, showing our recruiter Adam had very clearly understood the brief and delivered on it with speed. The Aardvark team, and in particular Adam, were so on it and sent through fitting candidates that matched the role and our working culture within only a few days. Aardvark and Adam are the model for 5-star service in recruitment, I have only excellent things to say about them! ​Adam has been nothing short of a pleasure to work with since day one. So friendly, so approachable, always has time for you - nothing is ever too much. Adam makes effort to really personalise the experience, taking a genuine interest in not only the studio as a whole, but also you as the coordinator, which I really appreciated. The human touch really went a long way, and I am genuinely a little sad that we won't be in contact quite so regularly now that he's smashed the brief and fulfilled our needs on this key hire for us :)

HR, ZA/UM

Client

​"I've had the pleasure of knowing Chris Mellor and the Aardvark Swift team for several years, and their expertise in recruiting within the games industry is second to none. Both Chris and the wider Aardvark team have a deep understanding of the sector, coupled with the ability to connect top-tier talent with the right opportunities, which is impressive. Speaking of my experience of working with Chris, I can say that Chris is not just a recruiter but a true partner who goes above and beyond to ensure the best fit for both candidates and studios. If you're looking for a team who knows how to find the best in the business, Chris and his colleagues at Aardvark are who you need to speak to!"

CEO, Studio 444

Client

"​We were impressed with the quality of the candidates presented by Aardvark when they worked on a key hire for us, especially the relevant experience in LiveOps Product Management and the cultural fit/add of each candidate. The whole process was smooth, with clear and consistent communication throughout. We really appreciated the speed at which you were able to provide suitable candidates, aligning well with our hiring schedule. Overall, we’re very happy with the outcome, and I look forward to working together again in the future!"

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Wooga

Client

​“Partnering with Aardvark Swift has been a great decision for us. We’d reached a point where we wanted to hire a Producer to optimise our work across multiple projects. Being a small studio it was important they could quickly get to grips with our projects and how we work.​Aardvark Swift delivered us candidates carefully matched to our requirements for the position. the whole process as handled quickly and efficiently with our hire completed within 3 weeks of our initial chat with Aardvark, due to their understanding of what we wanted and the regular communication between Aardvark and our studio.​ The personal attention and expertise from Aardvark Swift have made all the difference. We’re delighted with the outcome and our ongoing collaboration.”

Founder & Design Director, Cavalier Game Studios

Client

​The team at Aardvark Swift has been a great partner for us as we've been growing our team over the last year. Across multiple disciplines and levels of experience they have reliably found us high calibre candidates that match the profile of what we're looking for. These well-vetted candidates have enabled us to move quickly and get our roles filled.

Chief Operating Officer, Romero Games

Client

​"Aardvark provided a key service to our studio when we were looking to make a pivotal hire as we transitioned to UE from a proprietary engine. Bringing onboard a Tech Director is no small task but Aardvark Swift quickly understood the specific requirements of the role and how we needed a Tech Director to both manage the Programming team and train them on UE. It was important we also found someone who had experience of handling a new IP from it's infancy through a full development cycle as we embarked on a new project. Aardvark proved to us they understood exactly was required and found us the ideal candidate and we look forward to working with them again."

HR Manager, DECK13 Interactive

Candidate

I found ​Aardvark Swift to be very diligent in providing me with accurately targeted and high-quality roles that aligned perfectly with my skill set and career goals (I was pretty specific as to where and what I was available for!). Their 'swift' service and the ease of working with them and their recruiter made them an invaluable partner when the call to find a new challenges arose. The culture fit they prioritize in their placements is commendable, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommended using them when you're looking to change roles!

Senior AI Designer, IO Interactive

Candidate

​Using Aardvark Swift was my first experience with a recruiter, safe to say it made the whole job search run a lot smoother - having one person rooting for me and supporting me with the search. I didn’t really imagine that I’d end up with multiple offers, let alone a fantastic offer from my top choice. The advice and communication was excellent and really appreciated. I was quite nervous moving on from my existing role, but the fact you kept in touch and provided updates regularly really settled my nerves. I’m absolutely loving the new role, it’s amazing and the team and the project are super, it's been a massive leap forward for my career too, so in summary, thank you very, very much!

Producer, Rebellion

Candidate

​Chris is one of the most dedicated, enthusiastic and driven recruitment agents I have worked with, and a great guy to boot!I've been connected to Chris for many, many years now and he has always been on-hand and readily available to jump on a call to discuss any possible employment concerns or new opportunities that have come up. Chris has also repeatedly risen to the challenge of finding new job opportunities for myself when I've needed support. Chris's communication is stellar; from daily sync-ups to keep everyone in the loop with the latest roles and developments to interview preparation and follow-up calls to ensure candidates are happy and to tackle any questions that come up. One stand-out example occurred a couple of years ago when I was looking to leave a studio. Within a two month period, Chris set-up a wide range of interviews for roles that were perfectly fitted to my background and experience, all great opportunities...I would have been happy to accept any! He also contacted other companies that may not have essentially had any roles available at the time, to see if they would be interested in my availability.In the end, the job I took was one of the best industry roles I have ever worked in and I wouldn't have been aware of the role if it wasn't for Chris.Chris's drive and commitment to finding the best-fitting roles for people is second to none, one of the most tried and trusted recruiters out there.I would recommend Chris to any fellow or future employees in a heartbeat!

QA Manager, Scriptic

Candidate

​It really doesn’t matter where you are, Athina is a perfect example of how the perfect job can find you! Our Commercial team was looking for candidates who matched the precise skillset that Ubisoft were looking for. Athina ticked all of the boxes, and when we reached out to her she was travelling across Australia at the time! This is her first role within the games industry and she’s doing great.

German Player Support Agent, Ubisoft

Candidate

​Matthew attended the Get in the Game careers talk at the University of Central Lancashire back in 2017. He became a finalist in the Grads in Games Rising Star game development challenge in 2018, and secured an internship off of the back of that at Boss Alien. We knew he was going to be one to watch! Matthew followed this by winning Search for a Star, and we worked together to get him his first permanent industry role at d3t!

Junior Programmer, d3t

Candidate

​Build a Rocket Boy were looking for someone to head up internal recruitment. This was a key hire for them and was pivotal for the growth of their studio. Antonio was a Senior Recruiter at Epic Games, looking to progress his career. This role was a perfect fit for him and he’s been leading the charge of studio development at Build a Rocket Boy ever since!

Head of Talent Acquisition, Build A Rocket Boy