Drew Smith

Talent Partner (Via Shift+Hire) @ Twin Atlas

About

Most of my work sits in two worlds: AI and engineering startups, and gaming / interactive studios. Different rooms, same principle. How I work:• Understand what someone genuinely wants next, not just what's on the CV• Shape roles that fit, instead of forcing the match• Stay honest with candidates and clients, even when it's the less convenient answer• Stay close to the whole process, from first call to signed offer I think recruitment should feel like an extension of your team, not a sales call. That's the idea behind Shift+Hire. Please feel free to connect and reach out to chat about anything Tech / Games / Careers!👀

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Technical Recruiting, Tech Recruitment, IT Recruitment, Client Relations

Experience

Talent Partner (Via Shift+Hire)

Twin Atlas

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Principal Recruiter

Shift+Hire

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Shift+Hire is a tech recruitment business focused on building genuine partnerships on both the client and candidate side 🤝 We work closely with founders, hiring managers, and engineers to keep hiring straightforward, honest, and aligned without the usual noise or pressure. The focus is always on long-term fit rather than quick wins. Over the past year we’ve supported a range of start-ups and growing teams with engineering and product hires, working directly with people on both sides of the process. If you’re hiring, exploring a move, or just want to chat about the market, I’m always happy to connect 👋

Senior Technical Recruiter

Hypixel Studios

2024-10 - 2025-8 · 11 mos

*FTC Position* - Contracted to help build out the technical, product & design team developing Hytale. What I do: 🔍Find and hire talent – Sourcing and contacting talent across our tech roles 📅Making the process smooth – Ensuring candidates have a great experience from first chat to final offer 🤝Support hiring managers – Partnering with teams to understand their needs and build strong, diverse teams Always happy to chat with talented folks in the games industry - shoot me a connection!

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Eleven Eleven

2024-2 - 2024-11 · 10 mos

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Eleven Eleven, is the global recruitment ally for high-growth tech, gaming, and emerging technologies. Recent Placements: Senior AI Programmer (NA) x 2 Senior Network Programmer (NA) x 1 Senior QA Engineer (NA) x 1 Senior Audio Engineer (NA) x 1 Lead Engine Programmer (NA) x 1 Senior UI Programmer (NA) x 1 Senior Gameplay Programmer (NA) x 1 Backend Engineer (NA) x 1 Senior Product Manager (EU) x 1 Product Marketing Manager (EU) x 1 Senior Graphics Programmer (EU) x 1 Senior VR Programmer (EU) x 1 Senior UI Programmer (EU) x 1 Senior Gameplay Programmer (EU) x 1 Senior Engine Programmer (EU) x 1 Senior Gameplay Programmer (Asia) x 1 Senior QA lead (LATAM) x 1 Senior Gameplay Programmer (LATAM) x 1