Level Designer

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.

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 games

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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