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Localisation Associate - Tech Team (Bilingual Japanese/English)
2 years ago
Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).
Get to know the role
Job Title: Localisation Associate (Tech Team)
Job Summary: This role will be responsible for the services that support the product development and marketing activities of the organisation. Day-to-day tasks include diverse range of responsibilities such as digital production, asset management and knowledge base creation which are all related to the organisation’s video game products. In addition, they are potentially assigned to coordination tasks of videogame localisation project, which may require daily communications with our external partners.
People Manager: No
What you’ll do
- In-game screenshots and video creation
- DLC data preparation and testing
- Video game hardware and software asset management
- Localisation project coordination of videogames and other related text from Japanese into French/German/Italian/Spanish.
What you’ll bring
- Three (3) to four (4) years of related professional experience.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese a must.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Advanced computer skills: ability to work with task automation scripts/macros, troubleshoot PC software/hardware/networking issues, etc.
- Knowledge/interest/experience in videogames or the video game industry is highly desirable. Please be aware the successful candidate is expected to spend considerable amount of time playing the video games.
- Knowledge and experience in video/audio production are not essential, but the successful candidate is expected to work on both proprietary and industry-standard editing software packages.
- Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and shifting schedules whilst paying attention to details.
- Experience in project coordination is a plus.
How you’ll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
- Generous paid family leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
- Fitness reimbursement
- Commuter benefit
- LinkedIn learning
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
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