Deconstructor of Fun breaks down successful free-to-play games in search of what makes them fun - or not. All of the contributors to this site are both gamers and game makers.
Hiring for People Who Build and Companies That Seek Builders.
The best teams don’t happen by accident. At Deconstructor of Fun Talent, we connect the top 1% of operators with the companies shaping the future of games and consumer apps.
Our network runs deep: founders, product leaders, growth mavens, and operators who know how to scale and ship.
Whether you’re a company looking for the hands-on leader who will take you from good to great an executive ready for your next big chapter… we’re your bridge between great people and great opportunities.
Builders: join the talent pool → [Link]
FOR COMPANIES
You’re not hiring a resume. You’re hiring impact.
We help founders, CEOs, and investors make their most important hires: VPs, C-levels, and senior operators across Product, Growth, UA, Design, Engineering, and more. This isn’t about “filling roles.” It’s about getting the right person in the room when the hard decisions hit.
Why companies work with us:
We’ve been in your shoes: We’re founders, PMs, growth leads, and CTOs. We know what great looks like—and what it costs to get it wrong.
More than recruiters: We help scope the role, pressure-test your org design, interview candidates, and even step in as interim or fractional execs when needed.
10+ years of pattern recognition: Our process is built on a decade of working with top-tier studios and investors. We move fast, and we don’t waste your time.
Access you won’t find elsewhere: Your search goes out across the DoF network—podcast, newsletter, private Slack, LinkedIn, warm intros—to 3,000+ senior operators.
Whether you’re building from scratch or replacing someone quietly, we bring the reach, context, and judgment to get it done right.
FOR TALENT
You’ve done the job. Now let’s find the one that actually fits.
We work with operators who are ready for what’s next—whether that’s your first VP title or a fresh challenge after 10 years in the same seat. If you’ve got the track record, we’ll help you find the role where it all compounds.
Why candidates work with us:
We’ve been in the arena: We know the difference between a real opportunity and a vanity title. We’ll help you avoid the latter.
Zero bullshit, zero ghosting: If we say we’ll talk, we talk. If a role isn’t right, we’ll tell you—and we’ll tell you why.
Only high-signal opportunities: We work with studios that are backed by top investors, building real businesses, and solving hard problems with strong teams.
Access to stealth and unposted roles: The best roles aren’t on LinkedIn. We work directly with founders and investors—often before the job description is even written.
This isn’t just matchmaking. It’s a career strategy.
We help game and app leaders get hired by the companies that actually matter.
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