David W. Smith

David W. Smith

MD of Interactive Selection, Game Contractor and 1 Game Agent 2400+

London, United Kingdom

Current
Education
  • The University of Hull
  • Rugby School
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Computer Games

David W. Smith’s Summary

Interactive Selection remains the market leading executive search and recruitment specialist working only in interactive entertainment. In addition to Computer Games, interactive entertainment encompasses parts of the Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Internet, Telecommunications, Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Motion Pictures and Film, Animation, Online Media, Wireless, Gambling & Casinos, Consumer Electronics and Retail sectors.

The company was formed in 1996 by David Smith with a head office in London, UK, an office in Australia and and associate offices in the USA, Nordic region (Sweden), Japan and now China.

Interactive Selection does not advertise its jobs in the trade press. Both clients and job seekers are attracted to the company by reputation and word of mouth.
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1 Game Agent is an established Talent Management Agency for experienced, individual Game Developers seeking contract opportinities based out of the UK. The agency has adopted a model similar to other creative industries such as film and music to promote the most talented developers in games. For employers hiring talent through 1 Game Agent, this means no recruitment fee is payable.
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Game Contractor is the only business in Europe dedicated to finding jobs for contractors and freelancers in the games development community. It has created a new jobs market for contractor and freelancers in game development. Game Contractor finds and fills contract and freelance jobs in video games.
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David W. Smith’s Specialties:

Executive Search, Headhunting, Permanent Recruitment, Contract and Freelance Recruitment, Interim Management, Outplacement Services, Client Paid Advertising, Talent Acquisition, Agency Representation, Talent Management.


David W. Smith’s Experience

  • Managing Director

    Game Contractor & 1 Game Agent

    (Computer Games industry)

    July 2006Present (3 years 6 months)

    Game Contractor is the only business in the world dedicated to finding jobs for contractors and freelancers in the games development community. It finds and fills contract and freelance jobs in video games.

    1 Game Agent, the first talent agency in the games market worldwide, creates a new professional service for the most creative talent in game development. 1 Game Agent adopts a model similar to other creative industries such as film and music to promote the most talented developers in games. It represents the current and future stars of the industry allowing these top performers to showcase their talent without the need to concern themselves with their next contract.

  • Managing Director

    Interactive Selection

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Games industry)

    September 1996Present (13 years 4 months)

    Interactive Selection is the market leading executive search and recruitment specialist working only in games and interactive entertainment.

    "We change lives in interactive entertainment."


David W. Smith’s Education

  • The University of Hull

    19751978

  • Rugby School

    19701975


Additional Information

David W. Smith’s Groups:

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW),
Vice Chairman Technology Sector Group Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC),

  •    International Game Developers Association
  •    GamesProducers
  •    REC's Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP)
  •    Professional Electronic Entertainment Recruiters PEER
  •    Unreal Developers
  •    Game Developers
  •    Elite Recruitment Leaders
  •    Institute of Directors - Members Only

David W. Smith’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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