Mark Mc Daid
About Mark Mc Daid
Mark Mc Daid is a Senior Talent Partner at Kry in Oslo, Norway, with extensive experience in recruiting for technical and creative roles. He previously held positions at Cognite AS, King, and various recruitment firms, demonstrating expertise in sourcing talent and building passive talent pools.
Current Role at Kry
Mark Mc Daid serves as a Senior Talent Partner at Kry, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for recruiting top talent in the technical and creative sectors. His expertise includes sourcing candidates for various roles, such as Game Artist and VFX Artist. Mark's work at Kry is based in Oslo, Norway.
Previous Experience at Cognite AS
Prior to his current role, Mark worked at Cognite AS as a Talent Acquisition Director from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure in Oslo, Norway, he focused on enhancing the company's recruitment strategies and sourcing talent for technical positions.
Recruitment Background at King
Mark has significant experience in recruitment from his time at King, where he held two positions. He worked as a Senior Talent Sourcer from 2018 to 2019 and then as a Game Studio Recruiter from 2019 to 2020. Both roles were based in Stockholm, Sweden, where he specialized in recruiting for various game development roles.
Educational Background
Mark studied at St. Columb's College from 1998 to 2006. He later attended Brunel University, where he earned a Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Health, Nutrition & Exercise from 2006 to 2009.
Recruitment Skills and Expertise
Mark possesses extensive skills in technical recruitment, utilizing advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean and X-ray searches. He has experience in building passive talent pools and writing effective job advertisements. His recruitment expertise extends to senior roles, including Associate Tech Director and Art Director.