Sean Canning

Senior Recruiter (Via Gamesrecruit) at Shopify

Professional Overview
Sean Canning is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with a strong focus on the gaming and real-time 3D/AR/VR industries. As a Senior Recruiter at Shopify, he leverages his extensive industry expertise to identify and attract top-caliber talent for the company's growing teams. Additionally, Sean serves as the Director at Gamesrecruit, where he oversees the strategic direction and operations of the company's gaming-focused recruitment services.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As a Senior Recruiter at Shopify, Sean is responsible for driving the company's talent acquisition efforts, with a particular emphasis on sourcing and placing exceptional candidates within the organization's gaming-related divisions. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to understand their hiring needs, and then leverages his extensive network and innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage the most qualified professionals. Sean's work has been instrumental in helping Shopify build and maintain a high-performing, diverse workforce that is well-equipped to drive the company's ongoing success in the gaming market.

Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Sean has held several distinguished positions within the gaming and real-time 3D/AR/VR industries. He served as the Global Recruitment Manager at Unity, where he led the company's talent acquisition efforts worldwide, and as the Lead Recruiter for the Games and Real-Time 3D AR/VR teams. Earlier in his career, Sean held senior recruitment roles at Sharkmob, Improbable, and Sky, where he demonstrated his ability to identify and attract top talent, as well as his commitment to driving innovative recruitment strategies.

Academic Background
Sean holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of London, where he graduated with honors. His formal education, combined with his extensive industry experience, has equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of the recruitment landscape and the ability to effectively navigate the complexities of talent acquisition in the gaming and real-time 3D/AR/VR sectors.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent acquisition and recruitment strategy

• Candidate sourcing and engagement

• Building and managing high-performing teams

• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Data-driven decision making and performance optimization

• Employer branding and talent marketing

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Sean has made significant contributions to the organizations he has served. At Unity, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's global talent pool, helping to drive the development and delivery of innovative real-time 3D technologies. At Sharkmob, he provided critical support during a crucial period, ensuring the continuity of talent acquisition efforts. Sean's industry expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in helping his employers achieve their growth and talent objectives.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, industry-leading expertise, and demonstrated track record of success, Sean Canning is poised to continue making a significant impact in the gaming and real-time 3D/AR/VR industries. As he continues to excel in his roles at Shopify and Gamesrecruit, he remains committed to identifying and attracting the best talent to drive the growth and innovation that will shape the future of these dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors.