Our mission:
Turn your talent strategy into a competitive advantage
We specialise in talent for immersive experiences, attractions and live experiential environments, a vibrant sector where roles evolve quickly, job titles rarely stay still and the right expertise is both rare and invaluable. As the talent geeks of this landscape, we blend speed, strategic insight and deep sector knowledge to ensure every hire supports the experience you’re building.
Whether you’re securing a pivotal permanent role, developing a bespoke freelance roster or seeking the market intelligence to guide your next move, we deliver with clarity, precision and intention.
With a decade navigating this distinctive industry — and partners across four continents — we bring a nuanced global perspective to every search.
TALENT RADAR
Always on the Lookout
No time to review every application, or scout the market yourself? We manage your inbound applications and continuously scan for talent aligned with your studio — active or passive.
Whenever we spot someone worth knowing, we send them your way. No strong candidate goes unnoticed, and your studio stays visible in a talent ecosystem that moves fast.
TALENT STUDIO
Your Embedded Recruitment Team
Hiring needs growing faster than your internal bandwidth?
We become your embedded talent partner — job postings, headhunting, screening, long and shortlist delivery, across permanent and freelance roles.
You get full access to our real-time hiring dashboard, so you always know exactly where things stand.
Need it faster still? Our Sprint option delivers a matched long list in 10 working days.
TALENT INTELLIGENCE
Hire With Market Clarity
Know you need to hire, but not sure the role exists, where to find it, or what it costs to secure? Recruitment shifts into talent intelligence: mapping, benchmarking, long lists, and real-time market insight.
You're not just searching, you're validating the role and building your hiring strategy on market reality.
Also available standalone, as a Talent Intelligence Sprint — analysis only, no recruiting attached.
STRATEGIC PARTNER
Your Long-Term Talent Strategy Partner
Scaling into new markets, sectors, or team types without a clear talent strategy? We go beyond hiring to build one from the ground up — mapping talent landscapes, team structures, and technical environments.
We've done this for over a decade, with some of our client relationships running 6 to 10 years.
The result: a clear, actionable roadmap to build and scale your team.
FAQs
What makes Sourcing Unicorns different from a general recruitment agency?
The experiential, attraction, and entertainment industry is our entire world, so we already know the talent landscape and the handful of people who can actually make a difference on your team. We're embedded in this sector ourselves, which means we plug into yours exactly as embedded as you need us to be.
Which roles and industries do you actually cover?
Executive and strategic leadership, creative directors, scenographers, visual artists, AV/XR/interactive technical specialists, and master planning, touring & distribution roles — across theme parks, museums, immersive experiences, live entertainment, and more.
Do you work internationally?
Yes — we've recruited across Paris, Riyadh, Montreal, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Barcelona, New York, Las Vegas, and Madrid, and regularly help studios enter markets they haven't hired in before.
How involved do we need to be day-to-day?
Can sensitive or confidential searches be handled discreetly?
As much or as little as you'd like. You get full access to our real-time hiring dashboard and regular updates.
Yes — for leadership and other sensitive roles, we work in close, ongoing calibration with your internal team and treat discretion as part of the process.
What does “Talent Intelligence” actually mean?
Before or during a search, we map the talent landscape, benchmark salaries, and tell you honestly whether the profile you want exists and what it'll take to secure it.
Our Approach:
TRANSACTIONAL HIRING
• Reactive, limited, and generic
• No insight into your industry's talent ecosystems
• The talent is the product
• Reaches only active job seekers
• Long learning curve to culture and sector
• Time-consuming, reactive “post-and-wait”
• Short lists with no data
You receive:
a handful of generic CVs, with no strategic context
VS
NICHE APPROACH
• Proactive, targeted, and insight-driven method
• Niche network and proven track record in our sector
• Our expertise is the service
• Data-driven, targeted outreach — active and passive
• Embedded team with deep sector expertise
• Transparent, strategic process from day one
• Talent and Teams are both part of our ecosystem
You receive:
vetted long lists, market reports, salary benchmarking,
and custom-built search strategies
From the Lab of tomorrowOur partners in success
“When looking for talented unicorns to build an exceptional team, it’s hard to find a better partner than Sourcing Unicorns. Their ability to listen, adapt, and truly understand our needs gave us access to high-quality candidates in record time, while building a genuine sense of trust.” - 2026
Michelle Pelletier
Human Ressources Director
“We were impressed by the speed and quality of execution throughout the process. The Sourcing Unicorns team took a thoughtful and highly personalized approach, while remaining structured and proactive at every stage. They ultimately helped us source and close the most qualified candidate for a key marketing role, at a critical stage of Areal’s growth.”
François Villaret
Strategic Advisor & Commercial Lead
“I am delighted to extend my appreciation for the outstanding recruitment services provided by Ariane and her team over the past ten years. Ariane's dedication and efficiency in understanding our needs, coupled with her ability to swiftly identify top-tier talent, have significantly contributed to the success of Moment Factory. Her passion, commitment, and collaborative approach make working with her a true pleasure. It is with great satisfaction that we acknowledge the exceptional contributions of Sourcing Unicorns.”
Janie Giroux
Human Ressources Director
“Hello Unicorn Hunters!
It’s been three months since my new Producer started and
I just wanted to reach out and tell you he is amazing!!
Literally perfect profile and a super nice guy to work with - 11/10!
You took the time to really understanding what and who
I needed in the role, and then you went out and found
exactly the right person.
Beyond my expectations - 11/10!
Thanks so much for finding him!” - 2025
Gabriel Pinkstone
General Manager of Indoor Immersive Experiences - Originals
“Ariane asks the right questions to understand the issues and the role sought. It therefore offers a personalized, rigorous and efficient service, which meets sometimes complex and urgent needs. She is professional, communicates very well; It’s always nice to work with her!”
Émilie Faubert
Executive Director - Talent & Mobility
“Thank you, Ariane and your team, for your incredible efforts
in finding our new Technical Director.
Your understanding of our needs, diligent follow-up and coordination,
and attention to detail have truly made a difference.
I’m impressed with the quality of candidates you presented for such a difficult position to recruit in New York, and the professionalism you’ve shown throughout the process.”
Mariève Deschamps
Business Manager - Cipriani 25 Broadway
“Sourcing Unicorn demonstrated a deep understanding of the artistic profiles we were looking for. Their personalized approach ensures that each candidate not only meets the requirements of the position, but also fits perfectly into our company culture. Quick to understand our needs, they designed a bespoke service for our company, standing out from the usual offering from specialist recruitment companies.”
“Ariane really well understood the artistic profiles we were searching for. She has a great eye to look at demo reel and portfolios. She's also great at finding candidates in places where other recruiters would not think of.”
François Hogue
CG Supervisor & Production Manager
“Thank you Ariane and your entire team. You have done an extraordinary job. Professional, rigorous, efficient and available, you were of invaluable help.
The follow-ups on your portal… great, the research work… great and it’s thanks to you that we found this excellent candidate.
I will recommend you all and I am sure the same goes for my colleagues.”
Nathalie Morissette
Member of the Board of Directors
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Studio General Manager • Technical Director • Business Development Manager • LBE Distribution specialist • Theme Park Producer • Immersive Experience Producer • Creative Director • Multimedia Director • CG Supervisor • Content Producer •
Studio General Manager • Technical Director • Business Development Manager • LBE Distribution specialist • Theme Park Producer • Immersive Experience Producer • Creative Director • Multimedia Director • CG Supervisor • Content Producer •
3D Generalist • Data Wrangler • Motion Designer • Hybrid Houdini/Unreal Specialist • Character Modeler • Houdini Lighter • CFX Artist • Groomer • Deepfake Specialist • Simulation & FX Artist • Storyboarder • CG Sculptor • Concept Artist • Content TD •
3D Generalist • Data Wrangler • Motion Designer • Hybrid Houdini/Unreal Specialist • Character Modeler • Houdini Lighter • CFX Artist • Groomer • Deepfake Specialist • Simulation & FX Artist • Storyboarder • CG Sculptor • Concept Artist • Content TD •
Level Designer • Pipeline TD • Sr AV Technical Operator • Technical Writer • Graphics Developer • Unreal Technical Artist • Unity Creative Developer • Creative developer • Scrum Master • Audio Specialist • Senior System Architect •
Level Designer • Pipeline TD • Sr AV Technical Operator • Technical Writer • Graphics Developer • Unreal Technical Artist • Unity Creative Developer • Creative developer • Scrum Master • Audio Specialist • Senior System Architect •