Combat Designer | Concepteur de combats at Larian

The role

Larian Studios is seeking a Combat Designer to join the team behind Baldurs Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2. The role focuses on crafting high-caliber tactical encounters and ensuring a memorable gameplay experience for fans.

What you'll do

• Devise and take ownership of tactical engaging combat encounters
• Coordinate asset requests with art narrative and scripting departments
• Master internal tools and report bugs or UX issues
• Track and stay current with changes in mechanics and game rules
• Flag and follow up on issues impacting the overall combat experience
• Understand and advocate for player motivations and expectations

What you'll bring

• Three years of experience in a design position
• Solid understanding of how combat encounters work
• Implementation experience using tools like Unreal Editor or Unity
• At least one shipped title from pre-production to finished product
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication for cross-discipline collaboration

Your impact

The successful candidate will help craft high-caliber games that fans expect by taking ownership of tactical encounters and serving as a vector for improvement across the combat experience. They will ensure production alignment between departments and maintain the high standards of the studios award-winning titles.