Angoo Inc. Recruits Console Veterans, First Self-Published Title in Development
The hiring push signals Angoo's transition from a contract development partner to a self-publishing studio, with its first original title now in the works.
Reporting from 1 sources: Automaton.
Angoo Inc., a Tokyo-based developer that worked on Monster Hunter Now and Ark of Charon, is hiring experienced console developers for leadership roles. The company is also developing its first self-published title, SOLO (tentative title), and is recruiting across design, engineering, and planning positions.
Angoo Inc., the Shinagawa-based studio that provided full development cooperation on Capcom and Niantic's Monster Hunter Now and contributed to SUNSOFT's Ark of Charon, is ramping up its workforce. The company is actively recruiting mid-career professionals with console project experience who can take on leadership roles in game development.
Angoo is also developing SOLO (tentative title) as its first self-published project. Many of its current staff come from major game companies, and the studio emphasizes workplace quality with systems like a shuffle lunch program and club activities, plus a cafe space and carefully selected office furniture.
Open positions include 3D background modelers, effects artists, animators, UI/UX designers, engineers for open-world and battle systems, and planners for level design and enemy encounters. Applications are being handled through recruitment agency Silicon Studio Agent.
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