The Role
Lead the Dublin game studio’s daily operations, budgets, projects, people management, recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and team development. Serve as the studio’s representative with Larian leadership, external partners, colleges, local authorities, and government. Promote a positive studio culture, support internship programs, ensure legal compliance, advocate for the gaming sector, and help secure applicable tax credits.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 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
Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in the games industry or a similar creative industry with multidisciplinary teams
- Project management, coaching, mentorship, or project delivery experience
- Experience working with international teams and developing effective internal and external relationships
- Understanding of game or product development life cycles
- Player-focused and people-focused approach
- Sound judgment and ownership of decisions
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Passion for games and RPGs
- Experience working in HR
- Experience working for international companies
- Leadership or coaching qualifications
- Entrepreneurial experience building successful teams
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1996, Larian Studios has long been dedicated to creating world-class video games. The team is known for the critically acclaimed Divinity series - six games that straddle multiple genres and defy expectations. Its first crowdfunded success, Divinity: Original Sin, won over 150 awards and nominations, while its sequel Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched with a 93 Metacritic rating, as well as over 160 awards. Its latest game, Baldur's Gate 3, launched to critical acclaim, receiving over 200 Game of the Year Awards, including the five major trophies from the BAFTA Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Game Developers Choice, DICE, and The Game Awards
