Scripter

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 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