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Combat Designer

WarsawOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Design and own combat encounters for RPGs, collaborating with Art/Narrative/Scripting and iterating on tools, bugs, and gameplay rules to ensure engaging, player-focused combat.

About this role

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...) 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 with the industry's state of the art.

    • Requirements

  • 3 years experience in a design position with a solid understanding on how combat encounters work.
  • 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 deep combat mechanics & imaginary 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

    • Skills

    Asset CoordinationC++Combat DesignCross-Functional CollaborationDebuggingDocumentationGame ScriptingLuaPlaytestingProject ManagementUnityUnreal EditorUnreal EngineUX Bug Reporting

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