Animo

Studio Background

Animo Studios is a trailblazing 3D iGaming studio powered by Unreal Engine (UE), redefining what is possible in digital entertainment based in Melbourne, Australia. Operating at the intersection of gaming, live broadcast and cinematic technology, with specialised teams spanning real-time 3D development, software engineering, virtual production and 24-7 live operations.

The Mission

Double their creative department, from their Melbourne, Australia base. Having someone to own and manage the entire end-to-end hiring process.

Client

Animo

https://animo.gg/

 

About The Project

I seamlessly integrated with their team, quickly shortlisting top-tier candidates for multiple roles that demanded very specific skill sets. My embedded model was key, allowing us to proactively find and engage candidates directly without a brand to lean on.

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Challenge
Animo's challenge was a tough one. As a studio in stealth mode, they had no public-facing employer brand to attract talent, yet they needed to double their creative department from their Melbourne, Australia base.
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Solution
I moved with speed and precision, filling a Senior Backend Developer (C++ and UE) role in just four weeks, a Technical Artist (UE, Python) in only two weeks along with multiple hires across artists, technical, and leadership roles. Doubling the team size in short space of time.
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Results

HIGHLIGHTS:

x2 Team Growth
Doubled the team size in four months
70k+ in Savings
Cost reduction comparison embedded vs agency
4 Weeks
Senior Backend Dev (UE, C++) Hire
2 Weeks
Technical Artist (UE, Python)

"Hannah has been instrumental in scaling Animo’s creative team, successfully managing the recruitment of multiple artist, technical, and leadership roles. She oversaw the entire hiring process end to end—including job postings, resume reviews, screening calls, interview scheduling, applicant communications, and close coordination with our internal HR team to finalize offers and ensure smooth onboarding. Her expertise gave me complete confidence in the candidates she presented, enabling us to double our team size in a remarkably short time frame. Hannah was consistently thoughtful in her approach, taking the time to understand each role’s unique requirements and ensuring that candidates were not only technically qualified, but also aligned with our team’s culture, communication style, and creative vision. I greatly value Hannah’s contributions and look forward to continuing to work with her on future recruitment needs."

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