Marcus Wells

Freelance Talent & Recruitment Consultant

Greater Adelaide Area

About

I have extensive experience across technical and creative Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, strategic resourcing and generalist HR. I hire executives, leaders, software developers, HR and operations professionals as well as digital creatives and AI innovators. Across my career, I have worked closely with leading creative and technical companies across the globe. My approach is collaborative and empathetic. Adept at handling volume, 911 and strategic hires. I frequently bring candidates to the table that are not visibly open to opportunities and can connect the opportunity dots that may not be immediately visible. Each brief is handled with care and a focus on ensuring the right fit is found and employed. Both parties; candidate and company, must be in alignment. I scrutinize the role and apply rigor to the employment process. I respectfully filter candidates and provide them with bespoke feedback, where appropriate. I am a skilled negotiator and comfortable resolving employment impasse. I ensure a smooth handover to onboarding teams and follow up on the success of each placement. My pre interview screenings are thorough, detailed and briefs to clients represent the opportunity that each candidate can provide. Personally, I love mentoring and helping professionals articulate their experience.

Experience

  • Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist at VFX Recruiter
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    A true recruitment and talent acquisition partner, intimately supportive of business growth, with a focus on brining technical, creative and leading edge positions to the table.

  • Board of Managers - Australia Section at Visual Effects Society
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Proud to be serving the VES and building a stronger community across this region.

  • VFX Consultant at JanusKS Pty. Ltd.
    Jan 2021 - Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Really proud to be supporting the talented development team at Projectal. Still using google or excel-based worksheets to bid & track, ever more complex VFX & Anim shows? Projectal has you covered, with intuitive tools designed to put you back in control. It's a brand new way to manage your projects. From bidding, planning, scheduling, project tracking through to project delivery. Innovative new features make Projectal the smarter, easier way to manage your shows. Get in early for a personal demo and see for your self what the buzz is about. Message me to find out more. See https;//projectal.com

  • VFX Talent Consultant at PXL Talent
    Jul 2019 - Nov 2025 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    End to end recruitment with a diverse range of clients. Partnered with creative and technical companies across 3 continents. Handled project, strategic and 911 hires covering leadership, and operations roles. Defined, advertised, screened, head-hunted and developed talent globally. Adapted recruitment style to match client needs and imbedded with leadership and hiring managers for effective placements.

  • Rising Sun Pictures (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Recruitment & Human Resources
      Oct 2013 - Jun 2019 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    • Recruitment
      Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Senior level recruitment and crew management services. Extensive support to the Head of Production, Department Heads, Artists & Technicians. Contract negotiation. Scenario planning, risk modeling & mapping. Database design & implementation. Visa support. ANZSCO Digital Artist co author. Mental Health 1st Aider. Grievance Officer. Get-on-your pushbike peddler. A wide-ranging position, in an industry characterized by fluctuation and change. Every day was different. The depth of ability of my HR colleagues and quality of friendships forged with staff, made this one of the most rewarding jobs of my career.