Good news for the UK video games industry as stalwart developer and publisher Codemasters is hiring 100+ staff in the Midlands.The new recruits will go toward reinforcing its Warwickshire base, as well as bolstering its Birmingham studio by 25 developers.
“The success of our recent games and our plans for the future means that Codemasters will continue to see growth as we expand our teams here in the Midlands,” said Codemasters talent acquisition manager Simon Miles.
“The skilled talent pool in Birmingham, along with the support available for developers in the area, and across the Midlands generally has created a dynamic and creative local business community. We are looking to recruit staff from the region as well as enticing some new employees into the city as well.”
Business Birmingham investment manager Sarah Darch commented that, "That a global name like Codemasters is expanding here demonstrates that the gaming industry is taking the Birmingham area seriously as a place to locate and grow their businesses."
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Develop