Head of Studio - Dublin

Job description

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 Head of Studio to lead the Dublin team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect. ### Responsibilities - Day to day Operational Management of the Dublin studio, including project and budget management - Provide HR support and consultation to the Dublin studio team - Daily supervision and leadership of team members alongside project managers - Mentorship and coaching of people, supporting recruitment, overseeing new employee on-boarding and career development - Closely cooperate and communicate transparently with, Larian’s Directors, company headquarters, and other Studio Heads - Ensure Dublin team harmony, team resilience and foster a vibrant, fun, productive studio work environment - Be a strong advocate of the Larian culture and live by Larian’s values - Be the face of the studio, speaking at conferences and promoting the studio - Work with local colleges and course providers to run Internship programmes based on studio/team requirements - Liaise with local authorities to ensure the studio is always in line with local laws and regulations. - Work with local authorities and governments to develop strategies to improve the gaming sector in Ireland. Be the voice of Larian at a local level to ensure government strategies align with Larian’s vision. - Work with authorities and governments to successfully claim any tax credits available to Larian (R&D, DGTC) ### Requirements - Proven experience working in a Leadership role in the Games Industry or a similar creative industry, working with multidisciplinary teams - Project Management, Coaching \ Mentorship or Project Delivery experience - Experience working with international teams, and a track record of developing effective working relationships internally and externally - Understanding of Game or Product development life cycles - Player and People-focused - Demonstrate sound judgment consistently, and take ownership of decisions within your area of responsibility - Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and capable of adapting to changing priorities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English ### Nice to haves - Passionate about games and RPGs - Experience working in HR - Experience working for international companies - Leadership or Coaching qualifications - Entrepreneurial experience, building successful teams ### 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