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Globalization Producer (Zynga)

Ready for your next adventure?!

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile games studio based in sunny Barcelona. Our games are positioned in the top rankings of both iOS and Android, and they are played and loved by millions of fans all over the world. We are proud members of the Take-Two Interactive and Zynga family, and we are on a mission to offer a great gaming experience and bring fun to everyone!

Job Description

As a member of the Zynga Localisation team, your role will be to d eliver world class experiences to our international players by working closely with game teams to define and implement best practices in localization (user interface reviews, efficient translation processes, string writing, etc.) and ensuring timely deliveries of high quality translations.

Work closely with game teams to establish and track localization budgets, guide language decisions, and drive culturalization efforts.

Join a team of enthusiastic localization experts and contribute to the success of legendary games like CSR2, Empires and Puzzles, or Zynga Poker, among many others.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the game studio producers and management:
  • Own schedules, language requirements, product requirements, and feature lists
  • Own project planning, international roadmap, and resource planning
  • Maintain and track budget allotment, escalate overspending trends and provide action plan to reduce spending where feasible
• Work with localization QA and fully own the resolution of localization bugs. Track bug resolution x-functionally ensuring they are assigned the prioritization required within the game teams and other support teams
• Track linguistic issues and provide resolution in an expeditious manner
• Compile and publish thorough localization kits to vendors, optimizing pre-planning and overall information to be shared with translators. Innovate where possible by including video or other highly effective contextual tools
• Responsible for daily releases of the assigned Zynga games internationally
• Responsible for x-functional tasks with Payments, PA&S, Community, Legal, Business Development, Mobile Submit Team, Publishing, PR, Marketing, and other partner teams

Profile and Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in the globalization industry, including localization, and internationalization
• Project management (ability to manage schedules, budgets, prioritization, etc.)
• Experience working with cross-functional groups and multiple stakeholders in distributed locations worldwide
• Flexible, motivated, self-starter, enthusiastic and goal-oriented individual; exceptional team player
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with and extracting insights from data
• Passion for social games and technology
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project & Google docs
• Knowledge of a language that Zynga games support is preferred

What's in it for you as a Socialpointer?

• Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have employed a hybrid working from home/office system. So, what does this mean? All we ask is that you live within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you are able to come into the office for important meetings/events.
• Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona (if you’re not already here).
• An impressive 25 days annual leave, not including public holidays.
• A very generous ticket-restaurant to restore some life-points.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family, to keep your health bar full.
• Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
• Free language lessons (English & Spanish).
• Spotify Premium to add that special soundtrack that every adventure deserves.
• Legendary social events & parties to let off some steam.
• Players develop…Oops, sorry! People development is key for us: an amazing budget just for you to spend skilling up your abilities & knowledge to achieve real growth opportunities!

Check Out Some Of Our Onsite Benefits

Coming to work in the office. Don’t worry - we have you covered.

• Want to stay in shape? We have state of the art gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
• A massive gaming room equipped with all consoles and games you could ask for.
• Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapis t for your aches and pains.
• Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet; it's a Guild perk).

The list just goes on & on... so get your game on & apply now!

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.

Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time! We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.