RPG Designer | Concepteur des Jeux de rôle at Larian Studios

Québec City, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video Games, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess the ability to take the lead of a creative element of the game, communicate with all parties involved, gather feedback, and fully complete it, demonstrating a strong understanding of narrative beats and pacing. They should also be able to imagine what it’s like to experience the game for the first time, understand player expectations, observe players and learn from their actions, and possess a high level of digital literacy, adapting quickly to new software and tools like G Suite, Confluence, and Jira. Furthermore, they need attention to detail, be undaunted by complexity and change, and function effectively in an agile environment with evolving needs.

Responsibilities

The RPG Designer will design narrative and gameplay content within a specific area of the game, taking ownership throughout implementation and ensuring its final quality, while also ensuring logical and well-paced narrative flow in the combination of situations, dialogues, and areas. They will create solutions for quest design problems, conduct progress reviews, gather feedback from other departments, and work collaboratively to reach the optimal finished state. The designer will write and update documentation, communicate changes to the teams, take a holistic approach when implementing changes, considering the impact on various departments, and understanding player motivations and expectations.

Skills

RPG Design

Narrative Design

Quest Design

Worldbuilding

Game Design

Jira

Confluence

G Suite

Documentation

Larian Studios

Develops high-quality role-playing video games

About Larian Studios

Larian Studios develops high-quality role-playing games (RPGs) and is best known for its acclaimed title, Divinity: Original Sin 2, which won PC Game of the Year in 2017. The company focuses on creating immersive gameplay experiences that include combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue. Larian Studios generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of its games on platforms like PC and consoles, and may also earn from downloadable content and expansions. What sets Larian Studios apart from its competitors is its commitment to player engagement and community feedback, actively involving players in the development process through social media. The company's goal is to continuously improve and innovate its games while maintaining high quality, as evidenced by its investment in internal tools for tracking performance and ongoing recruitment of talented developers.

Ghent, BelgiumHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$3.2MTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

GamingIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Not developing Baldur's Gate 4 may lead to missed revenue and fan disappointment.

Lengthy development timeline for next RPG may result in financial strain and market irrelevance.

Arcane Archer addition instead of popular subclasses could lead to player dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Larian Studios excels in creating award-winning, high-quality RPGs like Divinity: Original Sin 2.

The company emphasizes player engagement through combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue.

Larian Studios actively incorporates community feedback to refine and improve their games.

Upsides

Baldur's Gate 3's success highlights potential for high-quality RPGs to achieve critical acclaim.

Crossplay and photo modes in Patch 8 enhance player engagement and broaden appeal.

New ambitious RPG project builds anticipation and ensures thorough development for future success.

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