With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. We’re now looking for a Technical Designer who can support and enable our design teams create amazing RPGs.
Responsibilities
Study a powerful code gameplay system and apply your insights to extend and improve existing feature designs
Consult content designers on the capabilities of the system
Write code feature requests for the gameplay programming team based on existing design documents.
Implement new gameplay systems and content using script and a data-driven stats system
Extend their capabilities in C++ when necessary
Maintain existing features and improve them with polishing touches
Work with audiovisual departments to add flavour to existing mechanics
Improve UI feedback for gameplay features – tooltips, combat log, notifications, in-world indicators
Support and improve existing economy balancing tools
Requirements
C++ skills a must
Minimum 1 year of experience as a technical designer, gameplay programmer, systems designer, combat designer or content designer
Or alternatively: personal projects that demonstrate awareness of game design fundamentals
Nice To Haves
Familiarity with RPG systems of popular tabletop and computer RPGs
Knowledge of basic calculus, combinatorics, statistics