Advisors
Sophie Maydon
Talent Acquisition
Sophie is a strategic talent leader with deep experience in recruitment, organisational design, and workforce strategy across the entertainment and creative sectors, with a focus on VFX, animation and technology.
With a career spanning global studios and founder-led entrepreneurship, she has helped build some of the most recognised creative teams in the world. Her approach blends operational rigour with a deep understanding of creative and technical culture — making her a trusted advisor on how studios attract, retain and scale talent.
Scaling with Precision
As Global Head of Talent Acquisition at DNEG, Sophie played a critical role in leading the company’s transformation from a 300-person studio into a globally acclaimed VFX powerhouse, redefining its talent approach to support creative and operational scale. She led the design and implementation of recruitment strategies that met high-volume global demands while securing the senior and executive talent required to support the company’s evolving structure. During her tenure, Sophie also held leadership roles in HR and PR, deepening her understanding of how talent strategy influences organisational culture, leadership alignment and external perception.
Unparalleled Global Network
Sophie founded PXL Talent seven years ago to bring a more strategic, insight-led approach to recruitment across the creative & entertainment industries. Since then, she and her team have partnered with over 60 clients worldwide — from global leaders to ambitious start-ups. Leveraging an unparalleled network of senior and executive talent, PXL helps clients solve complex hiring challenges while designing holistic strategies to support business needs and sustain long-term performance.