Companies

Trusted by top global brands

King
Appodeal
Tilting Point
Riot
Antihero Studios
Product Madness
Zeptolab
Million Victories
Sloclap
Torpor Games
Madbox
Benjamin
Codeway
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TESTIMONIALS

What they say about us

PowerUp Talent’s clients and candidates share how we build trust, support growth, and connect top talent with the right opportunities. Their testimonials highlight our expertise in refining hiring strategies, guiding careers, and fostering long-term relationships across the video games and tech industries.

PowerUp Talent quickly became a true partner for us. Their understanding of our studio, their honesty, and the quality of the candidates they introduced made a real difference. Throughout the process, we felt they were genuinely invested in our success and committed to finding people who would thrive within our culture. I would gladly work with them again and recommend them to any studio looking for a trusted recruitment partner.

Benoît Ducrest
CEO at Million Victories

We’re excited to work alongside the incredible Carles Almagro and Aurélie Bauzou from PowerUp Talent in connecting outstanding talent with great opportunities in Barcelona.

Building strong teams is always about people first, and we’re grateful to partner with professionals who share the same passion for helping candidates find the right place to grow and thrive.

Barcelona’s talent ecosystem is full of amazing individuals, and we’re looking forward to meeting even more exceptional professionals together.🚀

Olga Petriakova
Head of Recruiting at Appodeal & BidMachine

On top of welcoming amazing talents into the Madbox family, the great part of working with PowerUp has been the feedback of the candidates on the process.

They all said how passionate, kind and heartfelt the PowerUp team has been all along.

Jean-Nicolas Vernin
CEO at Opus Major, ex-CEO at Madbox

At Kolibri Games we are constantly looking for highly skilled candidates but also people who can add to our culture and carry positive values.

PowerUp played a decisive role in bringing talented people who made a measurable impact on our performance and work environment. While they probably screen hundreds of profiles, both Aurélie and Carles pay a lot of attention to bringing only the candidates they truly believe would make a great fit, saving a lot of time for the candidates and for our internal teams.

I can truly say PowerUp was a game changer in our strategy to focus on raising the bar in terms of talent.

Guillaume Verlinden
CEO at Kolibri Games and Deputy Chief Mobile Officer at Ubisoft

They have been working internally for Video Game studios for over a decade and from this, have been able to provide a deeper understanding of the complexity and dynamics of the role above other agencies, there’s nobody better than PowerUp when it comes to helping studios succeed in their growth journey.

Gerard Fernandez
CEO at Pinguin Armada, ex-CEO at Omnidrone, a Scopely Studio

At SocialPoint we are always looking for trustworthy partners that could help us fill difficult roles with amazing talent. What we have found in PowerUp Talent is so much more: consistency, honesty about the talent market and advice on how to remove some blockers in the search.

Both Aurélie and Carles have been a great support in filling tricky roles, as well as caring about candidate experience as much as we do internally. PowerUp is not only a reliable partner but also a very pleasant one to work with – keep up the great work!

Marilena Parenti
Talent Acquisition Director at Social Point

PowerUp Talent have been instrumental for us as we build our new studio in Barcelona and have made key hires both locally and internationally that have helped build the foundation of the studio. As well as Headhunting, their internal experience inside top gaming studios has been extremely valuable for us as we look to continue to improve our internal processes to help hire and retain the best staff in the market.

Thank you, PowerUp Talent!

Max Stuart
Talent Acquisition Manager at Bandai Namco Mobile

I had the opportunity to work alongside both Carles and Aurélie at Scopely, so I already knew the way they work and the depth of their knowledge of the games industry. When they later contacted me about an opportunity at Smilegate Barcelona, I was happy to continue the conversation.

Throughout the process, they took the time to understand my background, aspirations and motivations, as well as what the company was looking for. The discussions were always open, straightforward and professional, and I felt they were genuinely interested in finding a good fit for everyone involved.

Based on my personal experience, I’d be happy to recommend PowerUp Talent to game studios and companies looking for a recruitment partner with a strong understanding of the games industry.

Pere Torrents
Head of Operations at Anchor Point Studios, Senior Director of Operations at Scopely, Head of Operations at Smilegate

You ultimately judge recruiting agencies by the quality of the talent they bring to your organization. PowerUp Talent, has always brought us top industry talent that are a perfect fit for Tilting Point.

Samir Agili
CEO / Chairman at Brandible Games, Chairman of the Board at Tilting Point

It has been a great experience meeting Carles and PowerUp Talent. They advised me throughout the process and I learned a lot from their experience in the gaming industry. In their hands, you don’t feel just like another number or candidate. I could not be happier that my profile caught their attention because today my professional career has grown and I definitely work on what I am passionate about. Thanks.

Elena García
HR Business Partner at Sandsoft

I am delighted to share my experience with a PowerUp Talent agency that truly went above and beyond to help me secure my dream job. From our very first interaction, they showed a genuine interest in understanding my career aspirations and personal goals and worked tirelessly to connect me with opportunities that aligned with my skills and interests.

Their team was extremely professional and supportive throughout the entire process, providing invaluable guidance on everything from crafting a standout resume to preparing for interviews. They also took the time to get to know me on a personal level.

Thanks to their efforts, I was able to land my dream job at Product Madness, which I never would have found on my own. I would highly recommend PowerUp Talent to anyone looking for a partner in their job search journey. 

Daria Shatilo
Senior Product Manager at Product Madness

I had a great experience working with Pedro and Aurélie while I was applying for a senior gameplay programmer position at Opus Major.

They were both incredibly approachable and kind. Very easy to talk to and always reachable.

I would happy recommend them to anyone looking for assistance with talent acquisition.

Anton Andersson
Senior Gameplay Programmer at OpusMajor

The recruitment process was smooth and effective in helping aligning the expectations for both parties.

It was a stress free process and the information provided was clear for me to decide to move forward.

It was also nice to have Pedro in charge of my process. He always checked in with me and provided me updates along the way.

Dylan Cheung
Senior Concept Artist at Sandsoft Games

I am glad to have had Pedro from PowerUp Talent assist me in discovering new opportunities and navigating the recruitment process.

His effective follow-ups between myself and the company were invaluable. Additionally, his understanding of the company’s needs, combined with my industry experience, resulted in a great match in the end.

Mason Cheung
Senior Concept Artist at Sandsoft Games

The process was quick and effective. Pedro always made sure that I had a clear understanding of the role and the studio needs, as well as addressing my questions and needs in a fast and clear way.

 

 

Jonathan Belot
Senior Core Automation Developer at Madbox

PowerUp Talent took a personal and friendly approach that made the recruitment process seamless.

They were always transparent and responsive, keeping communication clear and timely. Their flexibility in finding the perfect role for my skills was outstanding.

Highly recommended!

Alfred Timmer
Lead Designer at Nimble Giant Entertainment

OUR TEAM

Who we are

AURÉLIE BAUZOU
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With over a decade of experience as a Talent Partner in video games, both in-house and at agencies, Aurélie has hired for all the different disciplines, in studios and publishers, covering from senior specialists to C-level roles, thanks to deep industry insights and a strong global network.

She has partnered with publicly-listed video game companies as well as promising start-ups, building teams from scratch and strengthening their candidate pools with the best talent in the market.

She speaks English, Spanish, and French, enabling seamless connections with clients and candidates worldwide.

At PowerUp Talent, Aurélie leverages a blend of industry expertise, strategic thinking and exceptional interpersonal skills to represent each client’s unique culture and objectives. Her ability to understand people—both their professional capabilities and personal aspirations—enables her to build trusted and long-term partnerships and deliver high-calibre talent aligned with each client’s vision.

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CARLES ALMAGRO
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Carles has partnered with top management to build some of the most successful video game studios of the past decade, including Social Point, King and Scopely.

He co-leads PowerUp Talent. In his role, he is focused on partnering with unique brands to help them achieve superior results with the best people in the industry.  Moreover, Carles also coaches top Talent to unlock their full potential; Career transition, Résumé, Interviewing, Values, Mindset.

Carles is always eager to engage with fellow professionals and innovative brands to explore how they can collaborate and drive the future of the gaming industry together.

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OUR DNA

People can be found everywhere but only talented people make the difference.

We bring with us 20+ years of in-house experience working with some of the leading studios like King, Scopely or Social Point.

We maintain a unique network of high-quality profiles based on long term partnerships, inside industry knowledge and shared values.

With a proven eye for talent, we have successfully recruited every thinkable role in the gaming industry.

Integrity with candidates and companies is the foundation of our engagement. We work with top profiles and positions, clients and candidates remain in full control over the process.

We apply a sound methodology of agile talent mapping that filters world-class candidates while providing insights about their professional situations and expectations.

 

 

 

Find out more about our DNA: www.agilehrmanifesto.org

 

Jobs

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Explore our latest opportunities in the global gaming and tech industries. PowerUp Talent connects top international talent with gaming studios, as well as leading tech companies. Covering Game Design, Art, Tech & Engineering, Data, Product, Marketing, including leadership and top-management roles, we help professionals find opportunities across all platforms, new and live games, and innovative tech projects worldwide.

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PowerUp Talent partners with studios, tech companies, and professionals across the video games and tech industries. We act as trusted recruitment consultants for clients and career coaches for candidates, combining a highly personal approach with deep industry expertise to connect top international talent with game studios and leading tech companies worldwide.

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      GLOBAL PRESENCE

      Bridging continents, engaging with Top Talent worldwide!

      PowerUp Talent is a global recruitment partner for the video games and tech industries, supporting companies worldwide. With strong roots in Europe and the Middle East, we combine local market expertise with a global mindset to help companies hire top talent across on-site, hybrid, and remote environments.

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      KEY FIGURES

      Highlights

      PowerUp Talent’s key figures reflect our impact as a global recruitment partner for the video games and tech industries. With a large international talent pool, numerous successful placements, and relocations worldwide, we connect top professionals across tech, game development, and leadership with companies ranging from start-ups to global players.

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