Talent Acquisition Specialist

Grapevine Round1 AI; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HMX Media is a CGI/VFX studio in Pune seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee end-to-end hiring for the studio. The role emphasizes evaluating showreels and portfolios rather than keyword matching to identify top creative talent.

You will own the requisition cycle from briefing with supervisors to candidate onboarding and employer branding, requiring deep knowledge of the Indian creative talent market and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of recruitment experience in animation, VFX, gaming, or design studios.
• Ability to assess showreels and portfolios across artistic disciplines.
• Expertise in direct sourcing strategies over passive posting.
• Experience with Indian hiring mechanics, notice periods, and offer structuring.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment cycle from briefing with supervisors to onboarding.
• Assess showreels and portfolios to evaluate artistic talent.
• Lead employer branding and candidate engagement for Pune studio.
• Implement direct sourcing strategies for niche creative roles.

Skills

Portfolio review

Direct sourcing

Recruitment experience

English fluency

Job description

Niche VFX and CGI studio with global client presence, mid-sized. HMX Media is a CGI and VFX studio seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end hiring for their Pune studio. The role requires deep domain knowledge to assess artistic showreels and portfolios rather than relying on keyword-based matching. You will own the entire requisition cycle, from briefing with supervisors to candidate onboarding and employer branding. This position is ideal for an experienced recruiter who understands the nuances of the Indian creative talent market.

• 3-6 years of recruitment experience in animation, VFX, gaming, or design studios
• Ability to assess showreels and portfolios across various artistic disciplines
• Expertise in direct sourcing strategies over passive posting
• Experience with Indian hiring mechanics, notice periods, and offer structuring
• Fluent written and spoken English