Jacob Kimber
About Jacob Kimber
Jacob Kimber serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Operations at Pixel United in London, England, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in talent acquisition across various companies, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Work at Pixel United
Jacob Kimber has served as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Operations at Pixel United since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and operational processes on a global scale. His position is based in London, England, where he has contributed to the company's growth and recruitment efforts for two years.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Pixel United, Jacob Kimber held the position of Head of Talent Acquisition at Product Madness from 2019 to 2022. He also worked as a Senior Recruiter, International at Blackboard from 2013 to 2016. His experience spans various roles in talent acquisition, including positions at Mediatonic Games and Epsilon, where he focused on recruitment strategies across multiple regions.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jacob co-founded Highwind Talent Solutions, where he worked for nine months in 2018 to 2019. This role allowed him to leverage his expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition in a startup environment. Additionally, he served as Recruitment Manager at STUDIO GOBO and Mediatonic Games, further solidifying his experience in the gaming and technology sectors.
Awards and Recognition
Jacob Kimber has received notable recognition in the recruitment field, including the Best In-House Recruiter award at the In-House Recruitment Awards. He was also honored with the In-House Recruiter of the Year award at the FIRM Awards. His contributions to the industry extend beyond his roles, as he has served as a judge for the In-House Recruitment Awards since 2014.
Career Beginnings
Jacob Kimber began his career as a Sales Agent at CEMEX, where he worked from 2007 to 2010. He transitioned into recruitment as a Recruitment Consultant at ITP Select for seven months in 2010. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in talent acquisition and recruitment management.