Senior Scripter

Barcelona
Narrative – Scripting /
Full -time /
On-site
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 Senior 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

    • Knowledge of modern C++ (C++11 and up) and Entity Component Systems
    • 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 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