Talent Acquisition Lead, Digital Engineering

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE As a Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our agency by growing our Data & AI services team across EMEA. Our Data & AI team have deep expertise in leveraging AI, and work with teams across DEPT® to solve most challenging problems facing some of the best loved brands in the world. You will hire the talent that solves these challenges; think Data Analyst, AI Engineers, Consultants and Data Scientists. You will embody DEPT®'s culture as the initial ambassador for candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout their recruitment journey. By collaborating closely with hiring teams, you will gain a deep understanding of role requirements, deliver regular updates on hiring progress, and offer valuable market insights and drive informed decision-making together with the leadership team. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Be a business partner to our hiring teams. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring recruitment best practice, exercising sound judgement to deliver excellent service to candidates and hiring teams. * Champion candidate experience across EMEA, making sure every future Depster feels the "small enough to care" side of us from first touch. * Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing, sourcing, screening through to offer acceptance. * Use market data and insights to advise management teams in recruitment best practices and strategies. * Build and own proactive talent pipelines and market maps so we're never starting a search cold. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Previous in-house recruitment experience, inside a digital or integrated agency.  * A track record of hiring across AI Engineering and Data Analytics ; you understand these roles and where to find the best candidates. * Experience recruiting in multiple EMEA markets. * Comfortable managing senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation, with the confidence to push back and lead hiring strategies. * Real direct-sourcing; Boolean, market mapping, pedigree mapping across rivals  * Data fluency; you're comfortable building and defending a hiring story with metrics, not just gut feel. * A proactive and autonomous mindset. * Proficient Dutch and English speaker. WHAT YOU'll GET * Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. * Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. * Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! WE OFFER * A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.  * 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days. * DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office. * Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.  * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * You can discover even more employee benefits here. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Description Position at DNEG T e chnical Recruiter – Product & Engineering Location: Mumbai Reports T o : Head of Recruitment Role Summary Prime Focus and DNEG are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive T e chnical Recruiter to support hiring across Product Management, Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Core Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Data, and AI/ML functions. This role is ideal for a recruiter with 3–6 years of experience in technology hiring who is passionate about identifying and attracting high-calibre technical talent. The recruiter will work closely with hiring managers, engineering leaders, product leaders, and the Head of Recruitment to build world-class teams that support the company’s technology, innovation, and business objectives. While based within a media and entertainment technology organization, this role should be approached as a technology talent acquisition role. The successful candidate will recruit talent comparable to that found in product companies, SaaS organizations, gaming companies, AI companies, and digital engineering firms. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes, building talent pipelines, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and developing a strong understanding of technology and product functions. Key Responsibi lities Recruitment D elivery * Manage end-to-end recruitment for Product, Engineering, Platform, Infrastructure, Data, and AI-related roles. * Source, screen, assess, and manage candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle. * Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, team structures, and business prior ities. * Coordinate interviews and facilitate timely feedback and decision-making. * Manage offer processes and support candidate onboarding activities. * Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journe y. T a lent Sourcing & Market Mapping Support hiring across roles such as: Produ ct * Product Managers * Associate Product Managers * Product Owners * Product Designers (UX/UI) * Product Operations Engineering & Core Services * Software Engineers * Backend Engineers * Frontend Engineers * Full-Stack Engineers * Platform Engineers * DevOps Engineers * Site Reliability Engineers * Cloud Engineers * Infrastructure Engineers * QA and Automation Engineers Data & AI * Data Scientists * Data Engineers * Machine Learning Engineers * AI Engineers * MLOps Engineers * Generative AI Specialists * Computer Vision Engineers * Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring technology roles. * Conduct market mapping exercises to identify target talent pools and competitor organizati ons. * Develop proactive sourcing strategies through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, talent communities, and industry events. * Build relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities. Stakeholder Ma nagement * Develop strong working relationships with hiring managers and functional leaders. * Provide regular updates on hiring progress, market conditions, and sourcing activity. * Advise hiring managers on talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment strategi es. * Escalate challenges and risks to the Head of Recruitment in a timely manner. Recruitment Op erations * Maintain accurate recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System. * Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, policies, and documentation requirements. * Support recruitment reporting and analytics. * Assist in maintaining recruitment standards and best practices. Employer Branding * Support initiatives that position Prime Focus and DNEG as employers of choice for technology and product talent. * Promote career opportunities through social media, professional networks, and industry communit ies. * Participate in employer branding activities, campus initiatives, networking events, and talent engagement programs. Required Qualifi cations Experie nce * 3–6 years of recruitment experience with a focus on technical hiring. * Proven experience recruiting for software engineering, product, cloud, infrastructure, data, or AI-related roles. * Experience working within technology companies, SaaS organizations, gaming companies, digital engineering firms, technology consulting organizations, or specialist technology recruitment agencies is preferred. * Demonstrated success in sourcing and hiring for difficult-to-fill technical positions. Knowledge & Skills * Strong understanding of technology and product organizations. * Familiarity with software development concepts, cloud technologies, data platforms, and AI/ML terminology. * Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruitment tools. * Ability to assess candidate fit against technical and behavioural requirements. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong organizational and project management abilities. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Competencies * Proactive and resourceful * Strong candidate engagement and relationship-building skills * Curiosity and willingness to learn * Attention to detail * Strong execution and follow-through * Resilience and persistence * Collaborative mindset * Data-driven and commercially aware Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technology recruiter who enjoys engaging with engineering and product talent, understands the dynamics of the technology talent market, and is motivated by the challenge of building high-performing teams. They will bring a consultative approach to recruitment, demonstrate strong sourcing capability, and be excited by the opportunity to help build the technology foundations that support world-class visual effects, animation, content creation, and digital production businesses at Prime Focus and DNEG. About Us We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!