Creative Partnerships Developer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Larian Studios seeks a Creative Partnerships Developer to scout, manage, and collaborate with freelance writers and narrative experts. Responsibilities include identifying and vetting talent, managing contracts, overseeing project timelines, ensuring alignment with Larian's creative vision, and maintaining a roster of freelance contributors. The ideal candidate possesses experience in creative production or editorial coordination within a narrative-rich medium, strong talent management skills, and familiarity with contract management. This role is crucial for building a strong network of external collaborators and delivering high-quality narratives for future projects. The position is full-time, based in Guildford, UK, with potential for international travel.
Must have:
  • Experience in creative production
  • Talent management expertise
  • Contract management skills
  • Strong creative instincts
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

At Larian, storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter, we’re looking to bring the best storytellers from every medium together in a dedicated department. Different disciplines, different backgrounds, different voices, all contributing to the outstanding narratives of our next projects for decades to come. 

Creative Partnership Development - it’s your job to scout talent, finding and managing freelance writers and narrative experts. You’ll be responsible for connecting the dots between creative ideas and their execution. This role is crucial in ensuring we collaborate with the right talent to create narratives that resonate and align with our vision.

Responsibilities

    • Identify, vet, recruit, and partner with storytellers, writers, and freelance narrative experts
    • Manage the full contracting process, from initial outreach and negotiations to onboarding and content delivery
    • Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and maintain clear communication with external contributors
    • Coordinate with internal narrative leads and directors to ensure freelance outputs align with Larian’s overall creative objectives
    • Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive roster of trusted freelance talent

Requirements

    • Experience in creative production or editorial project coordination, ideally in a narrative-rich medium (TV, film, publishing, games, audio storytelling, etc.).
    • Strong connections and experience in talent management
    • Familiarity with contract management and freelance workflows
    • Strong creative instincts and the ability to identify high-quality narrative talent
    • Highly organized and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills
This position will be based full-time from our Guildford studio, and international business travel may be expected on occasion.

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