Aardvark Swift – The number one choice for games industry contractors.

Established in 1989 Aardvark Swift has established a reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist games industry recruiters.

Our video games contracting division was set up in 2008 in response to the growing demand for more workforce flexibility within games development studios.  The larger team sizes required for the latest generation of console games has had a massive impact on budget sizes and running costs for studios.  Funding a studio full of permanent staff throughout the lifecycle of a project (and between projects) has proved too much of strain for many developers.

The solution for many has been to move towards a “Hollywood” inspired development model, with a core of permanent staff supplemented at key times by contractors. Typically the contract lengths range from three months to twelve months, although shorter or longer durations can be catered for. Contractors can either work in-house or remotely, depending on requirements.

Advantages for Studios:-

·         Flexibility. Using contractors allows team sizes to be ramped up at crucial stages of the development cycle without the fear of being left over staffed after the project has shipped. Aardvark Swift has over 20 years experience in games recruitment so are able to react quickly and effectively to your requirements.

 

·         Access to rare skill sets. Use of contractors can allow studios access to people with highly specialised skills that may only be required at certain time of the project. Our extensive database of contractors and freelancers gives us access to a wide range of specialist skills sets.

 

·         Transparent costs. Aardvark Swift use independent contractors for temporary assignments.  Each contractor is charged out at a set rate per day worked. There are no additional costs incurred in terms of Employer NI, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, and Redundancy etc.

 

·          Proper legal framework. Aardvark Swift’s contracts have been drawn up in conjunction with guidelines set out by the Professional Contractors Group, and have been reviewed by employment law specialists. We are well placed to offer advice on relevant issues such as IR35.

 

Aardvark Swift works with a range of experienced games development professionals who operate as independent contractors.  Our clients range from small independent or start-up developers right through to major international players such as EA.

Whether you use contractors already and are looking for help sourcing specific candidates, or want to find out more about the practicalities of engaging contractors for the first time please get in touch on 01709 876 877 for more information on our service. 

 

Aardvark Swift have successfully filled the following games contract roles:-