Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Head of Studio

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDublin, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

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.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Dublin studio, including project and budget management.
Provide human resources support and consultation to the Dublin studio team.
Supervise and lead team members daily alongside project managers.
Mentor and coach people, support recruitment, oversee new employee onboarding, and support career development.
Cooperate and communicate transparently with Larian’s directors, company headquarters, and other studio heads.
Promote team harmony and resilience and foster a vibrant, productive studio work environment.
Advocate for Larian’s culture and values.
Represent the studio, speak at conferences, and promote the studio.
Work with local colleges and course providers to run internship programs based on studio and team requirements.
Liaise with local authorities to ensure the studio complies with local laws and regulations.
Work with local authorities and governments to develop strategies to improve Ireland’s gaming sector and represent Larian locally to help align government strategies with Larian’s vision.
Work with authorities and governments to successfully claim applicable tax credits, including R&D and DGTC.

Desired Qualifications

Passion for games and role-playing games.
Experience working in human resources.
Experience working for international companies.
Leadership or coaching qualifications.
Entrepreneurial experience building successful teams.

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

About the Company

Larian Studios

Develops premium RPGs for PC/consoles

Larian Studios develops premium role-playing games (RPGs) for PC and consoles, with Divinity: Original Sin 2 as a flagship title. Its products are complete, story-driven games that blend combat, exploration, puzzles, and dialogue to create immersive experiences. The company monetizes through game sales and may offer DLCs or expansions, while keeping the core games as the main focus. Larian emphasizes high-quality development through strong internal tools for tracking performance and player feedback, and it engages with the community to refine its games. It differentiates itself with deep, tactical RPG gameplay, strong storytelling, cooperative multiplayer options, and a global approach to reach RPG enthusiasts. The goal is to deliver engaging, well-crafted RPGs to players worldwide and continuously improve them by incorporating feedback and expanding content.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Pre-seed
Total funding: $3.2M
Headquarters: Ghent, Belgium
Founded: 1996

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