Junior VFX Recruiter at 22DOGS | Tenerife (Full-Time) 22DOGS

At 22DOGS, we are defined by our passion for crafting world‑class visual effects and our commitment to fostering a culture that is deeply collaborative, creatively stimulating, and inherently people‑focused. With strategic studio locations in Milan, Tenerife, and Toronto, we operate as a unified, global force. We bridge the gap between imagination and reality, bringing together an elite community of artists, technical directors, and production professionals from every corner of the globe to deliver breathtaking visual experiences across feature film, episodic television, and high‑impact advertising campaigns.

Job Overview: Junior VFX Recruiter

The Role: Your Impact

As a Junior VFX Recruiter, you will serve as the engine of our growth. You will be tasked with supporting the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle across the studio, playing a vital role in helping 22DOGS attract and hire exceptional talent from a competitive global marketplace.

22DOGS is looking for someone who treats recruitment as a craft. You will be the first point of contact for many prospective artists, managing the delicate balance between technical requirements and cultural fit. This role is ideal for a candidate who is meticulously organized, thrives on connecting with people, possesses an uncompromising eye for detail, and is ready to build a long‑term, high‑impact career in Talent Acquisition. While direct recruitment experience is a plus, your enthusiasm for the creative industry, your ability to learn quickly, and your proactive mindset are what matter most to us.

Key Responsibilities as VFX Recruiter

• Full‑Cycle Recruitment Support: Assisting the senior team in managing vacancies across all departments, including high‑end artistic roles, production management, and technical/pipeline engineering.
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, industry‑specific forums, and creative networking platforms to identify “passive” talent who may not be actively looking for a move but are the perfect fit for our upcoming projects.
• Talent Assessment: Reviewing a high volume of CVs, portfolios, and specialized demo reels. You will learn to identify the “X‑factor” in an artist’s work and align it with the specific technical needs of our current show slate.
• Candidate Lifecycle Management: Scheduling interviews across multiple time zones, facilitating communication between busy department leads and candidates, and ensuring every applicant receives a professional and positive experience, regardless of the outcome.
• ATS Mastery: Maintaining 100% accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System, ensuring our candidate pipeline is clean, up‑to‑date, and actionable.
• Onboarding & HR Support: Assisting in the preparation of offer letters, contract documentation, and coordinating the logistics of onboarding new hires into the 22DOGS family.
• Administrative Excellence: Providing general administrative support to the HR team, ensuring that our recruitment processes remain compliant, efficient, and scalable.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English is strictly required, as it is the primary language of our international team.
• Organizational Mastery: The ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines change daily. You must be comfortable managing multiple ongoing recruitment threads simultaneously.
• Professional Presence: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should feel comfortable speaking with professionals at all levels, from entry‑level juniors to senior‑level department heads.
• Technical Aptitude: Confidence using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced online research tools to source candidates.
• Attention to Detail: Unwavering precision when dealing with contracts, candidate data, and job postings.
• Education: A degree or formal qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Media, or a related field is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Previous recruitment experience (either in‑house or agency) is desirable but not mandatory. We value potential as much as past performance.
• Industry Interest: A genuine interest in the VFX, animation, gaming, or general film/TV production landscape is highly desirable.
• Logistics: You must be based in Tenerife, or be fully prepared to relocate immediately to take on this role.

What We Offer at 22DOGS

• Permanent Stability: A full‑time, permanent employment contract in a growing studio.
• Mentorship & Growth: A clear pathway to grow within an international Talent Acquisition and HR team. You will be mentored by experienced recruiters who understand the nuances of the global creative market.
• Continuous Development: Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. We encourage our team to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and friendly environment where you will work alongside some of the most talented artists and production professionals in the world.
• Global Exposure: The opportunity to participate in the growth of one of Europe’s most exciting VFX studios.

Why Join 22DOGS?

At 22DOGS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a studio built by artists, for artists. You will join a team where “no two days are the same.” Whether we are ramping up for a major feature film or supporting a boutique advertising project, your role as a Recruiter is the cornerstone of our ability to deliver quality. We want you to make a real contribution from day one, bringing your unique perspective and passion to our hiring process.

If you are organized, proactive, genuinely passionate about people, and excited to forge a path in the world of high‑end VFX recruitment, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? If you are a team player with a passion for creative talent, please visit our careers page to complete our online application form. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how you can contribute to the future of 22DOGS!