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Lead Localization Specialist (German)

NCSOFT is looking for a Lead Localization Specialist (German) to lead a writing team providing language services for NCSOFT products. The Lead Localization Specialist reports directly to the Senior Director and works closely with internal and external multi-linguistic Editors and Writers for high quality localization. For this role, the candidate must be familiar with standard Quality Assurance applications and be a supportive team player within ArenaNet and NC Interactive. The perfect candidate translates English into German and edits and proofreads German content. The candidate has a passion for MMORPGs and strong leadership skills for team management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Edit and translate English to German in-game and out-of-game content with and without voice over to ensure AAA quality goals, adherence to style, terminology, Guild Wars franchise, and brand standards
• Lead GW2 writing team and EU writer team for DE/FR/ES
• Play and understand the game in English and German
• Establish overall writing direction, and ensure consistency of tone and content of the game
• Help establish writing deadlines, and ensure that they are met
• Provide constructive and regular feedback to writers and editors on team
• Effectively communicate any issues within the writing team to wider group
• Create and maintaining multi-linguistic terminology term bases
• Provide and maintain internal and external documentation, glossaries, and style guides.
• Work closely with NCSOFT’s QA teams and fix potential bugs in game
• Work with PD, Brand, and other teams as necessary to support content-related writing needs while also providing feedback to overall marketing and brand guide lines
• Assist with the writing of other NCSOFT games when necessary

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 7+ years experience in Localization incl. 2-3 years of team management
• Native German Speaker with outstanding language and editing skills
• Passion for video games (with an emphasis on MMOs)
• Understanding of user experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills with professional demeanor; team player orientation
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical abilities

PLUSES

• Experience managing projects
• Proficiency with CAT tools (proficiency with memoQ highly preferred), content management systems, and bug tracking software like JIRA
• Bachelor’s degree in English, German, or a related field
• Familiarity with HTML or XML
• Leadership, Team management experiences