Scripter

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 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

• 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 600 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