Combat Designer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With multiple awards to our name Larian Studios has proven that were dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects the studio that brought you Baldurs Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Combat Designerto 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 games 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 players 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 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
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Larian Studios is a game developer studio located in Gent, Belgium. Proud to be independent for 19 years, we create games for multiple genres and platforms. Thanks to our players, we get to spend our days making the games we love to play. We have a passion for role playing games.
