Level Designer

About this role

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 * This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity 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