Vicci Smith

Employer Brand, Events & Talent Acquisition - IO Interactive | WIG Ambassador

United Kingdom

About

Passionate about Employer and Employee Brand. Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Games Industry. Demonstrated history as a Senior Sales Negotiator. BA Hons Degree in Events Management and BTEC in Film & Photography.

Experience

  • Employer Brand & Events Coordinator at IO Interactive
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    As Employer Brand & Events Coordinator, I help shape how our studio is portrayed to future talent, our current employees and the gaming community. I champion who we are here at IOI through storytelling, community engagement, and impactful internal and external events. From industry conferences and university outreach to studio culture moments, my role is to ensure our employer brand is felt, remembered, and most importantly, genuinely reflects the people behind our games.

  • Ambassador at Women in Games
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    As ambassador, I support and empower talented women within the games industry. Using my platform to educate others on the importance of women’s presence in games.

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr

    Quest - motherhood

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at IO Interactive
    Jul 2024 - Feb 2025 · 8 mos

    Taking ownership of full-cycle recruitment processes, supporting IOI’s hiring managers to source, screen and review candidates to join our teams. Collaborating with our People Managers, Employee Branding and HR teams across 5 studios to advocate and uphold the studio’s value’s and culture. Proudly representing IO Interactive at Games Industry events.

  • Games Recruitment Consultant at Datascope Recruitment
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    I worked as a 360 Recruiter - covering business development, client account management and company brand building through social platforms, whilst supporting candidates throughout the entire recruitment process. I specialised in Design, Art, Audio and Production positions within the Games Industry. Partnering with clients across the world, from indie start ups to AAA studios.