Combat Designer
Larian StudiosUnited Kingdom15 days ago
Full-timeDesign, Art/Creative +1
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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
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
- 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
- A passion for CRPG mechanics & fantasy worlds in general
- Programming skills in C, C++, Lua or C#
- An obsessive eye for detail
- An international team of over 500 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
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