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

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.