Scripter

Larian; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Open, collaborative environment

Experienced management team

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Larian Studios is seeking a Scripter to join our Gameplay Scripting team. You will help implement narrative-driven gameplay using our editors and proprietary languages, collaborating with Cinematics, Writing and Worldbuilding to realize bold visions.

You will craft engaging sequences, own features, mentor junior staff and ensure high quality across iterations. Fluency in English and experience on RPG projects are essential as we push the boundaries of player agency.

Qualifications

• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in Technical Design, Gameplay Scripting or Programming.
• Creative game design skills with player-centric iteration.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communicative abilities for handling requirements, feedback and ideas.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritise and manage tasks independently.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Take internal narrative pitches and craft engaging gameplay sequences with diverse outcomes.
• Collaborate with Worldbuilding to create compelling content.
• Own gameplay features and scripting mechanics, organizing teams around features.
• Prepare designs for content implementations and execute using our scripting tools and editor.
• Align with Scripting Leadership on priorities and deadlines.
• Continuously improve development processes and iteration efficiency.
• Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge sharing.
• Act as quality gatekeeper and flag issues with leadership.

Skills

Fluent English

Technical design

Gameplay scripting

Programming

Creative game design

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Tools

Lua

Jira

Confluence

Perforce

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 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.

Scripter

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

• 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 600 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