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Level Designer

Larian Studios

Location
Onsite (Guildford, England)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 4 days ago

About the Role

Larian Studios, an award-winning game developer known for Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, is seeking a Level Designer to craft high-caliber game experiences. Join an international team dedicated to creating exceptional role-playing games for passionate fans.

Skills

Level Design White Boxing 2D Mockups Flowcharts RPG Game Design Narrative Design Communication Feedback Integration Bug Fixing Collaboration

Perks

  • International Team
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Inclusive Environment

Full job details

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 Level Designer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

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Responsibilities
  • Build white box versions of areas after consulting with all relevant parties.
  • Handoff areas to environment art, scripting, combat and cinematics while helping them elevate the experience.
  • Finalize areas for shipping.
  • Understand the role an area plays in the composition of the game experience, based on the narrative and design/creative directors briefing.
  • Know and apply all features and mechanics that are available to the player for exploration.
  • Reserve space for features that are in development but not available yet
  • .Be ready to throw away everything you made and start from scratch with a new perspective obtained through previous iterations;
  • Fix level design related bugs in your own or other peoples' areas
  • Make sure the level is always playable and ready to go


Requirements
  • A design relevant degree.
  • Proven commercial experience in video game level design.
  • Ability to work well as part of a distributed, international team.
  • An extremely positive can do attitude.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback.
  • The ability to efficiently communicate designs through 2D mockups or flowcharts.
  • Ability to experience the game as a player.
  • An RPG gamer with a passion for narrative-driven game .


Nice to Haves
  • A background or degree in: Industrial Design, Architecture, Classical Art or Interaction Design


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


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