Combat Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Combat Designer (Gamedev): Devise and implement tactical combat encounters for high-quality RPGs with an accent on novel challenges and mechanical depth. Focus on creating memorable combat experiences, collaborating across departments, and optimizing game tools.

Location: Quebec, Canada

Company

Larian Studios is an award-winning developer known for creating high-quality role-playing games such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

What you will do

• Design and take ownership of tactical, engaging combat encounters with novel challenges.
• Coordinate asset requests with Art, Narrative, and Scripting departments to ensure production alignment.
• Master internal creation tools and proactively report bugs and UX issues for improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert for combat encounters, tracking changes in mechanics and rules.
• Advocate for player motivations and expectations to enhance the overall combat experience.
• Stay current with the industry's state-of-the-art combat design trends.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a design position with a deep understanding of combat encounters.
• Meaningful implementation experience using tools like Unreal Editor or Unity.
• At least one shipped title, from pre-production to the finished product.
• Proficiency in written communication for creating clear design documentation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• English: Fluency is essential for daily engagement with an international team.

Nice to have

• Passion for deep combat mechanics and immersive imaginary worlds.
• Programming skills in C, C++, Lua, or C#.
• An obsessive eye for detail.

Culture & Benefits

• International environment with over 500 employees across 7 global studios.
• Open and collaborative culture where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
• Opportunity to work under highly experienced game developers.
• Inclusive environment with various studio and employee-organized activities.
• Commitment to quality driven by community feedback and fan expectations.