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Localization Specialist - Latin American Spanish
4 years ago
POSITION SUMMARY
The Localization Specialist will support our project managers in localization to assure the overall quality and timely delivery of the localized in game content and other assets for the US and Latin America regions. Together with localization project managers, you will work closely with internal personnel in Marketing, QA, Customer Support, and externally with translation vendors, recording studios, and Bandai Namco offices in Europe and Japan.
Localization Specialist Position (12 Month Contract with Possibility for Extension)
This position is a contingent staff position and employed by an external agency in service for Bandai Namco Entertainment America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ownership of linguistic quality through reviewing and editing of Latin American Spanish content
- Provide actionable feedback regarding the quality of the localization to the project management team
- Performs translations and edits using CAT tools
- Support the team in the creation and maintenance of glossaries and TMs
- Perform linguistic QA and open/resolve linguistic bugs as necessary
- Support the team with voice over file checks and quality improvement
- Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to provide high quality and on-time delivery of localized products
- May perform other tasks as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May be responsible for assisting in the direction of complex projects and managing resources on assigned projects, including translation, audio, art, design, and QA.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of one year of experience as a translator, project manager, or similar role
- Native fluency in Latin American Spanish.
- Knowledge of localization and video game processes and issues
- Knowledge of voice over and dubbing processes
- Knowledge of various content management systems and version control
- Experience using tools to manage content distribution to vendors and recording studios
- Experience with video game industry
- Team player with the ability to multi-task under pressure, and be proactive in solving problems
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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