Head of Studio - Dublin

Larian Studios; Dublin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Dublin is seeking a Head of Studio to lead the Dublin team and help craft high-caliber games. This role oversees day-to-day operations, budgets, HR support, and mentorship, while maintaining strong relationships with directors and the headquarters.

You will champion the studio culture, represent the studio at conferences, and collaborate with local colleges to run internships, ensuring compliance with local laws and fostering growth in Ireland’s gaming sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Leadership role in the Games Industry or a similar creative industry.
• Project Management, Coaching or Project Delivery experience.
• Experience working with international teams and developing effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational Management of the Dublin studio, including project and budget management
• Provide HR support and consultation to the Dublin studio team
• Daily supervision and leadership of team members alongside project managers
• Mentorship and coaching of people, supporting recruitment, overseeing new employee onboarding and career development
• Closely cooperate and communicate with Larian’s Directors, company headquarters, and other Studio Heads
• Ensure Dublin team harmony, resilience and foster a vibrant, fun, productive studio work environment
• Be a strong advocate of the Larian culture and live by Larian’s values
• Be the face of the studio, speaking at conferences and promoting the studio
• Work with local colleges and course providers to run Internship programmes
• Liaise with local authorities to ensure the studio is always in line with local laws and regulations
• Work with authorities and governments to develop strategies to improve the gaming sector in Ireland and align with Larian’s vision
• Work with authorities to claim tax credits available to Larian (R&D, DGTC)

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Coaching

International teams

Game development lifecycle

English communication

Job description

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 Head of Studio to lead the Dublin team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational Management of the Dublin studio, including project and budget management
• Provide HR support and consultation to the Dublin studio team
• Daily supervision and leadership of team members alongside project managers
• Mentorship and coaching of people, supporting recruitment, overseeing new employee on-boarding and career development
• Closely cooperate and communicate transparently with, Larian’s Directors, company headquarters, and other Studio Heads
• Ensure Dublin team harmony, team resilience and foster a vibrant, fun, productive studio work environment
• Be a strong advocate of the Larian culture and live by Larian’s values
• Be the face of the studio, speaking at conferences and promoting the studio
• Work with local colleges and course providers to run Internship programmes based on studio/team requirements
• Liaise with local authorities to ensure the studio is always in line with local laws and regulations.
• Work with local authorities and governments to develop strategies to improve the gaming sector in Ireland. Be the voice of Larian at a local level to ensure government strategies align with Larian’s vision.
• Work with authorities and governments to successfully claim any tax credits available to Larian (R&D, DGTC)

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a Leadership role in the Games Industry or a similar creative industry, working with multidisciplinary teams
• Project Management, Coaching \ Mentorship or Project Delivery experience
• Experience working with international teams, and a track record of developing effective working relationships internally and externally
• Understanding of Game or Product development life cycles
• Player and People-focused
• Demonstrate sound judgment consistently, and take ownership of decisions within your area of responsibility
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and capable of adapting to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to haves

• Passionate about games and RPGs
• Experience working in HR
• Experience working for international companies
• Leadership or Coaching qualifications
• Entrepreneurial experience, building successful teams

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