Jeffrey Lujan

About Jeffrey Lujan

I’ve spent 20+ years inside games and entertainment — as a studio leader, artist, producer, and now a talent partner focused on building high-impact teams. I’ve delivered 300+ senior hires across 14+ countries, working with companies like Tencent, Sony, Epic/Psyonix, EA, and Scopely. My focus is simple: Helping studios secure talent they typically can’t reach through traditional recruiting. I specialize in: • Unreal Engine & real-time graphics • Technical art, rendering, and pipeline engineering • Art, design, UI/UX and animation • AI-driven content and next-gen production • Leadership, product, and business-critical roles Because I’ve operated inside studios, I don’t approach hiring like a recruiter. I understand: • what actually ships • where teams break down • what great talent looks like beyond a resume Most companies don’t lose candidates on compensation.They lose them because the opportunity isn’t positioned correctly. I work directly with founders and studio leaders to fix that — and to close the kind of candidates who elevate entire teams. If you\'re building something meaningful in games, film, or real-time tech, I’m always open to a conversation. J•••@gamegrouprecruit.com | 41••••••49 |

Experience

1. Games, Technology & Entertainment Recruiting and Consulting Agency - Founder & Managing Director

   The Game Group, Llc

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Title: Founder / Senior Talent PartnerCompany: The Game GroupDelivered 300+ senior-level placements across games, entertainment, and emerging tech globallySpecialized in Unreal Engine, real-time graphics, AI, and technical leadership rolesPartnered directly with founders, CTOs, and studio leaders on hiring strategy and team buildoutsPlaced talent across engineering, art, production, product, and business functionsBuilt high-performing teams across studios, startups, and film/streaming companiesClients include: Tencent Games, Epic/Psyonix, Sony Pictures, Sony Music Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Scopely, Crunchyroll, NetEase, Nexon, Gameloft, Perfect World, Gearbox, Daybreak Games, Mail.ru, Cold Symmetry.Awarded Tencent Overseas Recruiting Partner of the Year — 2020.

Education

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  MBA, Finance

  1997 — 1999

• University of Arizona

  BSBA, Marketing

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Game Development
• Mobile Devices
• Income Statement
• Monetization
• Interactive Entertainment
• Start-Ups
• Game Design
• Product Development
• Management
• Mmo
• Online Gaming
• Mobile Applications
• Casual Games
• Computer Games
• Strategic Partnerships
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Video Games
• Product Management
• Product Marketing
• Digital Media
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Social Games
• User Experience
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Marketing Strategy
• Gaming
• P&L
• Mobile Games