Meet the team

Latest JobsKim Parker Adcock

Managing Director

OPM’s founder and Managing Director. Kim revealed OPM to the games industry in 1998; having worked in the industry since 1992 in distribution and recruitment. Since then Kim has grown OPM from a one-woman-band in a loft conversion office on a borrowed chair, to the successful internationally acclaimed company that it is today.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 24
Skype: kimparkeradcock

Kim, Kim, Kim.... She is both professional and friendly. And also, she is very friendly. I would trust her for any keystone recruitment (the other as well, of course). She has the 'people' feeling that lacks in soooo many recruitment agencies. Thumbs up for Kim!
- Denis Bourdain

Latest JobsDaniel Fox

Senior Consultant

Daniel is one of our Senior Consultants and OPM’s longest serving employee. He is the go-to-guy within the team when seeking knowledge on Boolean searching and modern recruitment practice. Joining OPM in 2007 and Initially working as a Resourcer it wasn’t long before he became a Consultant in the Test and Translate Division. Daniel was very successful on his desk and in 2011 he decided to accept a new challenge migrating to the Technical Division.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18
Skype: Daniel.Fox.OPM

Daniel is a very talented professional and helped me a lot to find a new job! He takes care of everything that you need to find a new job, making the whole process very smooth and transparent! Daniel is a great consultant that knows everything about industry! He is very kind, giving constructive feedback's that will help you as professional and personally! I highly recommend him!
- Genilson Ken-Itchi Korogi

Latest JobsClaire Ramshaw

Senior Consultant

Claire is our Senior Art consultant and deals with all of OPM’s art related vacancies. Having spent four years in recruitment before joining OPM, Claire came to OPM in 2008 wanting to do the job she loved in a fun and exciting industry. Claire started with OPM working in the programming division and after a few years moved onto the Art desk. Within the team she is our go-to-person when looking for advice and support and is always happy to help with anything that the team need.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 13
Skype: Claire.Ramshaw.OPM

Thanks to Claire I got an awesome job! She was very helpful and supportive through the whole process; her experience and knowledge of the industry made this process smooth and stressless. If I've ever had to look for new job, I would contact Claire right away.
- Damian Stempniewski

Latest JobsJon Norfolk

Senior Consultant

Jon is one of OPM’s senior consultants and works on the art and animation side of things. Jon started back in 2009 having worked in recruitment and sales but being a hardcore gamer he’s now able to mix business with passion at OPM. During his time working with us he’s built up a great reputation in the industry as the go-to guy for animators and various other artists, needless to say he’s been incredibly successful. His knowledge of the recruitment process, his clients and candidates is second to none and everyone recognises how much he enjoys matching the two together.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 25
Skype: Jon.Norfolk.OPM

Jon is not only a pleasant person to interact with but also very professional, adherent and engaged in your goals and visions and will always take whatever time needed up to make sure things are going in the right direction. For me he´s been truly invaluable and from what I have heard around, people like Jon are not easy to come by.
- Ludvig Myrgren

Latest JobsCatherine Cope

Recruitment Consultant

Catherine is the consultant who looks after recruitment for the Production and Analytics sides of things. Having been with us for 10 ½ years across two stints and having started on design she is one of OPM’s longest serving team members. In this time, she has honed her knowledge and expertise to Production and Analytics areas of the games industry. It’s fair to say that Catherine is pretty well clued up in these areas, so anyone looking for advice would do well to talk to her (both inside and outside of the OPM team).

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 16
Skype: Catherine.Cope.OPM

Catherine handled the hiring process that led to my position at Bigpoint GmbH. Apart from being thorough in her follow-ups and a great sounding board for career questions and choices, she develops solid personal relationships with her clients. She provided support and insight to help me weigh different offers and an oversea relocation.
- Émilie Poissenot

Latest JobsMax Hurd

Recruitment Consultant

Max specialises in helping Programmers find exciting career opportunities. His knowledge of the games industry is unparalleled within the team, he is the guy we go to with any questions regarding upcoming releases and the platforms that they’re being developed on; he is faster than Google.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 20
Skype: Max.Hurd.OPM

I would recommend Max as a recruiter. He's always been very professional and mindful of my wishes. In a sea of mediocre recruiters Max is a beacon of professionalism and efficiency.
- Pascal Gane

Latest JobsSharon Hibble

Recruitment Consultant

Sharon is on her second stint at OPM, having worked for OPM for two years before and returning to the fold in 2014. She runs the Commercial and Test & Translate desks at OPM looking after marketing and business development vacancies. Sharon is someone who has a passion about life and living it to the full! There is never a dull (or quiet) moment when she’s in the office.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 26
Skype: Sharon.Hibble.OPM

Gaming knowledge, communication and a listening ear are the words that come to mind when I think about Sharon. I know Sharon for some time now, during which she has guided me with good advice. Above all, I was impressed with Sharon’s ability to switch chairs at the negotiation table. And of course, the time she always takes for a good conversation. Sharon would be a true asset for any positions requiring HR and Gaming and comes with my heartfelt recommendation.
- Tom Viswat

Latest JobsJody Zarkos

Recruitment Consultant

Coming from a background in SAP and Oracle recruitment, Jody’s role, alongside Dan and Max, is to track down niche, technical expertise for studios all across the world. An absolute sponge when it comes to industry knowledge, coupled with endless enthusiasm for all things games, she is a great asset to the OPM team.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 23
Skype: Jody.Zarkos.OPM

Jody is an excellent, positive, and joyful recruiter. I always got the positive energy from her. She not only understood my job-hunting requirements, but also gave me a lot of advices / help through the interview process, relocation issues, etc. She always informed me well on each stage of interview process. She and Dan helped me to get a challenging job with nice working environment. Thanks them so much.
- Barane Chan

Latest JobsEmma Myall

Recruitment Consultant

Emma is our Design consultant here at OPM after joining in September 2016. Previously a recruitment consultant in the Freight and Logistics industry, she has hit the ground running and fits seamlessly into OPM’s culture of positivity and hard work. She values the strong relationships that she builds with both candidates and clients and is equally passionate about helping her candidates find their dream games industry opportunities.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 15
Skype: Emma Myall - OPM

Working with Emma has been great! She’s highly professional and competent, great at understanding the needs of both parties, finding the best candidate for each job and the best job for each candidate. Not only that, she is very pleasant, reliable and trustworthy. Myself and my new employer have been very impressed with her service. She outshone by far all the other recruiters I have spoken with and this feeling is also shared by my new employer. I strongly recommend working with Emma.
- Octavia Vasilescu

Latest JobsDeclan Blayney

Recruitment Consultant

Prior to OPM, Declan had been in recruitment for three years recruiting nationally for finance and insurance based roles. This was his first full time job and where he discovered a passion for recruitment; soon after realising he wanted to forge a career in this industry. As an avid gamer, Declan found OPM and wanted to combine two of his main passions - gaming and recruitment. A welcome addition to the team, Declan now recruits for VFX Artists, Lighting Artists and Technical Artists in OPM’s Creative division.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 14
Skype: Declan Blayney - OPM

Latest JobsMitchell Gibson

Creative Recruiter

Mitch is OPM’s Creative Recruiter having joined in November 2016. He has previous work within the games industry and has the experience to be able to recognize individual styles and match candidates to their dream roles. He values good relationships with candidates as he helps them and has the ambition and strong desire to succeed.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 17
Skype: opmmitchell

Mitchell was a great support in finding me a new position in the industry. Very quickly, he highlighted interesting job opportunities for me, based on my personal preferences. There was not a single moment, where I doubted his motives in finding a place for me, where I would be most happy with. First I was unsure on what to think of finding a job via a recruiter, but Mitchell really casted a positive light on this matter, quickly removing all my doubts! Interpersonal and professional wise a definite recommendation
- Nermin Muric

Latest JobsChris Watkins

Games Recruiter

Chris helps a variety of professionals find their next job in the video games industry. With contacts in the development and publishing sides of things, Chris is networked with experts in Design, Commercial, Audio, and Test & Translation. If you’re looking for a new job or if you’re looking for someone to work in any of these disciplines, Chris is the guy you need to speak to!

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 22
Skype: Chris.Watkins.OPM

Chris Watkins has been fantastic. The moment he sent me the requirements for an opening, I felt an immediate fit and ultimately got the job! It was a super experience and I'm really thankful for all his support and dedication. I definitely recommend getting in touch with him if you are looking for opportunities as he will definitely find your new dream job!
- Stefan Wittelsburger

Latest JobsNathan Adcock

PR & Marketing Manager

On his third stint at OPM, Nathan is our PR & Marketing Manager. He is the guy that looks after our online and offline profile by running our social media platforms, organising our events, creating our promotional assets and coordinating our advertising sources. Nathan also has the unfortunate task of looking after the IT within the company.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 19
Skype: Nathan.Adcock.OPM

Latest JobsJordan Adcock

Sales Administration Manager

Jordan is our Sales Administration Manager. Having continuously surpassed expectations, Jordan has gathered a reputation for being ‘the boy that can do anything’ – much to his delight. As an eSports fanatic he spends a lot of his free time competing, from FPS to MOBAs. Jordan is a core part in the engine of OPM, and will continue to be key in all coming success!

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 21
Skype: Jordan.Adcock.OPM

Latest JobsHannah Seward

Financial Assistant and PA

Hannah is OPM’s Financial Assistant and PA to the MD. She joined in October 2016. Having worked in various finance roles for the past 16 years she is experienced in successful business financing. She brings this experience and her strong organisational skills to the role and looks forward to achieving success.

Phone: +44 (0) 1206 21 44 12
Skype: Accounts.OPM

Daisy

Office Dog

Joining OPM in 2009, Daisy has become an integral part of everyone’s day... she certainly makes sure of it.
Breed: Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise
Talent: Gaining your attention
Habit: Sleeping

I love long walks in the woods, sleeps by the fire and gravy bones. You'll usually find me scratching at my owner's feet or looking for someone to scratch my chin. Life's hard being a dog. Woof.

Pebbles

Office Dog

Joining OPM in 2011, Pebbles has been a welcome addition to our already successful pooch division.
Breed: Shih Tzu x Chihuahua
Talent: Looking in two different directions simultaneously
Habit: Sleeping

I love barking at the postman. Even when it's clear that nobody wants me to bark. I just love barking at him so much.