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Larian Studios

Level Design Internship at Larian Studios (Gent, Belgium)

Larian Studios· Gent, Belgium·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship

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 Level Design Intern to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

  • Understand the role the area plays in the composition of the game experience based on the narrative and design/creative directors briefing;
  • Be aware of the narrative flow of the game and what part that area plays in the story
  • Be ready to throw away everything you made and start from scratch with a new perspective obtained through previous iterations;
  • Make rough level designs based on the given briefings and situations and iterate with scripters and combat designers to bring the level to an art ready production phase
  • Polish existing level design and functionality to reach a state of the art level of quality.
  • Make sure the level is always playable and ready to go, specially during the art pass phase where level and environment artists start decorating;

Requirements

  • Ability to work well as part of a team;
  • An extremely positive can do attitude;
  • Ability to give and receive feedback
  • Ability to experience the game as a gamer;
  • Preferably an RPG Gamer with a passion for CRPGs
  • This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration
  • A portfolio of previous relevant work attached to your application

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

Why work at Larian Studios

  • Culture: Larian describes itself as “a very ambitious team that seeks to improve the state of the art” and prides itself on “having fun bringing worlds to life every day” (larian.com).
  • Work Environment: Positions are primarily on‑site at one of the seven studios (Ghent, Barcelona, Dublin, Guildford, Kuala Lumpur, Quebec, Warsaw). Remote/hybrid options are not explicitly advertised; most listings specify “On‑site”.
  • Perks & Engineering Culture: The studio invests heavily in proprietary engine technology (Divinity Engine) and supports a wide range of specializations (gameplay, graphics, tools, engine programming, machine learning, etc.). Team members come from top studios like CD PROJEKT RED, Ubisoft, and Creative Assembly.
  • Notable Perks: Not detailed in the search results, but the company’s independence and award‑winning track record suggest a creative, low‑bureaucracy environment.

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