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Technical Localization Specialist

Job Description

As a Technical Localization Specialist at Ubi Qc, you'll play a direct part in the internationalization of a game. You’ll support its multi-language localization by handling the extraction, integration, and debugging of all assets to be localized.

While liaising between production teams, you act as a link between external localization partners and the game in development. You connect our partners to content and provide context, so that the game’s essence comes through, no matter the language.

What you’ll do

• Partner with your project manager to understand the overall game and the project scope.
• Format and organize assets to be localized and adapted (dialogue, audio, etc.) for every market the game will be released in.
• Provide external partners with context & keep them updated of any changes to the game.
• Integrate localized assets into the game.
• Work with the quality control team and external partners to test content quality and integration.
• Coordinate any debugging to be done.
• Contribute to coming up with solutions to optimize the localization process.

Qualifications

What you bring

• An undergraduate degree in Localization, Linguistics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in localization, linguistics, translation, or related experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and French*
• In-depth knowledge of Excel + basic familiarity with bug tracking software (e.g. Jira) and character encodings (e.g. Unicode, UTF8, ANSI, ASCII, etc.)
• Solid understanding of the market and all stages of development + a passion for video games.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A highly collaborative and innovative spirit & a whole lot of flexibility.
• A keen eye for detail.

*Knowledge of a third language a huge plus !

Additional Information

What to send our way

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills.

Have access to benefits that make a real difference in your day-to-day life :

• A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more. Click here for all the details.
• Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are boundby a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come;
• Working for an equal opportunity employer who believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds where gamers and their teams can thrive and express themselves. It's about taking on exciting challenges, being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and being part of the future of entertainment.

*Please note that the response time and analysis of applications will be longer from December 20, 2021 to January 17, 2022 due to the holidays. Please be assured that your application will be considered and that a member of the recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you and happy holidays.

Company Description

With a team of more than 500 talented, innovative and passionate creators, Ubisoft Quebec keeps on growing and continues its ascension. Founded in 2005, the studio has been involved in several key Ubisoft franchises over the years, developing cutting-edge expertise in major AAA game development. Involved in the Assassin's Creed franchise since 2010, the Quebec team assumed the leadership of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and they have just finished working on a brand new game, Immortals Fenyx Rising.