Combat Designer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Combat Designer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Devise & take ownership of tactical, engaging combat encounters for our games, each with a novel, memorable challenge at its core
• Follow up on asset requests with other departments (Art, Narrative, Scripting, etc) to ensure production is aligned
• Learn & master our tools; report bugs & UX issues; be a vector for improvement
• Be a beacon of knowledge for the game's combat encounters; proactively track, and stay current with, any change in mechanics & game rules
• Proactively flag & follow up on any issue impacting the overall combat experience
• Understand and become an advocate for the player's motivations & expectations
• Keep up to date with Industry trends

Requirements

• 3 years experience in a design position with a solid understanding on how combat encounters work; turn-based experience a plus
• Meaningful implementation experience using similar creation tools: Unreal Editor, Unity, etc,
• At least one shipped title, from pre-production to a finished product
• Proficiency in written communication & a track record of effectively conveying design through clear documentation
• Excellent verbal communication skills with experience guiding collaboration across diverse disciplines
• Initiative-taking, proactive team player with great problem-solving skills and proven ability to self-manage & meet deadlines

Nice to haves

• A passion for CRPG mechanics & fantasy worlds in general
• Programming skills in C, C++, Lua or C#
• An obsessive eye for detail

What we offer

• An international team of over 450 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback