Head of Studio - Dublin

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