Senior Scripter
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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 Senior Scripter to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
At Larian the Gameplay Scripting team plays a central role in breathing life into our projects. Scripters collaborate with a range of Larian teams from Cinematics to Writing to implement and augment the narrative vision - using our proprietary tools and game editor. Gameplay Scripting truly defines the player experience in a Larian game - by ensuring every decision made has depth consequence and resonance.
Responsibilities
- Take internal narrative pitches and create engaging gameplay sequences with a wide variety of outcomes to reward player agency and deliver a fun experience
- Collaborate closely with the Worldbuilding team to create outstanding game content
- Contribute towards and own gameplay features and scripting mechanics organising teams around feature creation
- Prepare designs for content implementations and execute the implementation using our proprietary game editor and internal scripting languages.
- Align with the Scripting Leadership on priorities and deadlines
- Seek to continuously improve our development processes and efficiency of implementation and iteration
- Grow the skills of your local team mentor Junior staff and facilitate knowledge sharing
- Be a gatekeeper of quality proactively flag issues and risks with Scripting Leadership and Worldbuilding team
Requirements
- Fluent in English both spoken and written
- Professional Technical Design Gameplay Scripting or Programming experience
- Creative Game Design skills - keeping the player experience front and center showing an ability to innovate and iterate consistently with feedback.
- Organisational analytical and communicative skills to work on requirements feedback and pitch ideas identify risks and opportunities
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise & manage tasks independently
- Collaborative skills - enjoys collaboration with a diverse range of teams and can influence positively
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of modern C (C11 and up) and Entity Component Systems
- Experience with Lua or other scripting languages
- Experience developing RPG games in a technical designer or programming role
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Perforce version control software
- Experience modding RPG or other types of games
- DnD or other tabletop experience
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Graduate Engineering
- Accounts Administration
- Building Materials
- Customer Support
- Horticulture
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.
