Gaming Snapshot
- Gaming sector vacancies dropped 5% in 2024 from 2023
- Q2 2024 vacancies surged 421.6% year-on-year
- Software engineering leads the gaming sector, with vacancies up 22.2%.
- North West England saw an 82.7% increase in vacancies.
After a surge in Gaming sector vacancies during 2021-2022, 2024 saw a 6% decline from 2023 levels, with vacancies nearly halving since the peak.
Q2 2024 vacancies surged 41.6% year-on-year, with May marking the busiest month of the year to date.
Software Engineering leads demand in the gaming sector, with vacancies up 22.2%, while other top five roles saw declining numbers.
London remains the largest hub for IT professionals in gaming, but North West England saw the highest vacancy growth, surging by 82.7%.
Rockstar Games leads the top companies list with an impressive 171.7% year-on-year vacancy growth.
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