Market (Overall)ยทUpdated Mar 17, 2026 by Games Jobs Live
UK games industry recruitment contracted significantly in November 2022, resulting in over 500 fewer open vacancies compared to June 2022.
Mobile studios experienced the highest proportional reduction in job postings, largely driven by the completion or cancellation of roles following corporate mergers.
Despite the broader market decline, the industry added over 600 new job postings during the month, and the total number of tracked studios grew by eight companies.
While hiring volume dropped across major hubs like London, Guildford, and Manchester, two smaller geographic regions bucked the national trend by increasing their job offerings.
Market demand remains concentrated in Programming, Art, and Design, with Software Engineers, Producers, and Senior Environment Artists identified as the most sought-after roles.
The industry showed a counter-intuitive increase in advertised junior positions, indicating a continued commitment to entry-level talent despite wider economic headwinds.
UK games industry recruitment contracted significantly in November 2022, resulting in over 500 fewer open vacancies compared to June 2022.
Mobile studios experienced the highest proportional reduction in job postings, largely driven by the completion or cancellation of roles following corporate mergers.
Despite the broader market decline, the industry added over 600 new job postings during the month, and the total number of tracked studios grew by eight companies.
While hiring volume dropped across major hubs like London, Guildford, and Manchester, two smaller geographic regions bucked the national trend by increasing their job offerings.
Market demand remains concentrated in Programming, Art, and Design, with Software Engineers, Producers, and Senior Environment Artists identified as the most sought-after roles.
The industry showed a counter-intuitive increase in advertised junior positions, indicating a continued commitment to entry-level talent despite wider economic headwinds.