Specializing in Gaming & AI Recruitment Solutions
"At Premiere Search, Inc. we do things a bit differently... we listen." - Jill Zinner
Premier Search has been recruiting in the game industry for over 35 years.
Founded by Jill Zinner in 1989, Premier Search has helped numerous companies
grow and countless individuals find new jobs and advance their careers.
What We Do
We are a recruitment agency specializing in the video game and AI tech industries. We connect companies with top talent in programming, game design, AI, and more. Our services include candidate sourcing, interviews, and introductions. We offer online training programs to enhance skills and workplace efficiency, and assist companies in finding business partners, investors, and managing projects. We also assist our clients with their project management, creating full promotional campaigns, pitch decks, and in-depth marketing strategies.
Why Choose Premier Search
Helping You Connect...
Industry Expertise
Our team has in-depth knowledge of the game industry job market, ensuring that we find the best fit for both candidates and employers.
Personalized Support
We provide personalized support to guide you through the recruitment process, offering assistance at every step of your career journey.
Confidentiality and Trust
Your job search is handled with the utmost confidentiality and trust. We prioritize your privacy and ensure a secure job search experience.
Our Clients and Partners
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Our Approach
Comprehensive Industry Insights
At Premier Search, we offer personalized career consultations and customized recommendations to help you achieve your goals. With industry insights, we give you a competitive edge in today's job market.
We help employers find ideal talent and guide job seekers to opportunities that match their skills and dreams. Our dedication ensures both parties find the perfect fit for success.
Efficient and Effective Process
We understand the challenges of the recruitment process and strive to alleviate them with the latest technology. By harnessing cutting-edge tools, we aim to simplify and expedite the journey for both candidates and employers, ensuring a smoother and more productive experience for all involved.
Our Story
Empowering The Gaming Industry
At Premier Search, we believe in empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations. Our success stories reflect our commitment to helping candidates thrive in the game industry. We have worked with AAA Companies and have relationships with Top Publishers in the Gaming Industry.
Our founder Jill Zinner launched Premier Search in 1989
Jill began her career in the late 1960s as a consultant recruiter and advanced to manage ten offices. She managed the Apple One Thousand Oaks office, emphasizing integrity and positivity. Her expertise in the game development sector covers talent acquisition for programmers, designers, executives, and marketers across various gaming markets. Jill cherishes working with innovative minds and aims to foster friendships and relationships while helping individuals advance.
Jill specializes across various gaming markets, including console, MMO, casual, and PC gaming.
Jill Zinner
Founder & CEO
Our business partner Eric Jean Weiss has over 25 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry
Eric has been a project leader, educator, and mentor, serving as president of the International Game Developers Association in Detroit and leading Global Game Jam in Michigan. He has been on the boards of the Independent Filmmakers Alliance and Voices behind Walls. With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Eric has managed large production teams, provided strategic consulting to CEOs, and has expertise in fundraising and connecting with VCs. He is a published author on technology and gaming and has taught game production at various universities.
Eric J. Weiss
Business Partner
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Our professional development consultant Cathy Montes has over 20+ years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition
Cathy Montes
Professional Development Consultant
As a leadership coach at Exec and Growthspace, Cathy leverages over 20 years of HR and talent acquisition experience to help professionals develop core management skills. She is an ICF-accredited career and life coach, a certified mental health first aid instructor, and passionate about coaching and mental health.
Cathy has worked with top video game clients in the MENA market, like Nintendo and WB Games, understanding the cultural and technical aspects of talent management in this competitive industry. She received the Growthspace Top Expert Award for skills such as managing without authority, prioritizing, and managing stress. Her mission is to empower clients to achieve their full potential and create a positive impact in their organizations and communities.
Success Stories and the many people we have inspired...
I've worked with many recruiters over the years, both as a job candidate and a hiring manager, but Jill is head and shoulders above the rest. She has a wealth of industry contacts and works aggressively to match the right candidate with the right client, while still maintaining business integrity and personal interest for everyone she with whom she works. Jill is the best!
Video Game Producer
Jill has an amazing list of contacts in the industry and knows how well various companies are doing. Jill knows what companies are hiring, which are not, what the working conditions are like, etc. She'll work with you and the companies to find not just a job, any job, but more importantly, the right job for you. I highly recommend Jill as someone to talk to and work with if you're looking for a job in the gaming industry.
SSE at Archetype Entertainment
Jill is the 'yenta' of the game industry, she brings a wealth experience, industry insight and an amazing network of top tier talent. If you want success in finding the right team members you gotta talk to Jill.
Jill takes the time to truly understand the needs of the teams, projects and hiring managers and then matches them to the absolutely best candidates. Her attention to the wants and desires of the candidates allows her to offer true career opportunities to candidates, not just jobs.
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
Over the years, I have gotten to know Jill on both a professional and a personal level. I count her as a friend, co-conspirator, confidante and one of the most professional people I have ever worked with.
I am always amazed when we meet at trade shows how many people know her and want to catch up with her. She's obviously made a great impact on many lives in her years of service.
Get her on your team, you won't be sorry.
QA Product Specialist
Let's connect and explore how we can support you in achieving your needs and success.