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Translation/Localization Specialist

Job Description

Contract – Asap to end of July 2023 - 40h/week

This position will be hired through a third-party payroll provider, and you will not be a direct Ubisoft employee

We are currently seeking a Translation/Localization Specialist for the Creative Services team. This position is in San Francisco, CA where the Ubisoft Creative Services is headquartered. The Creative Services Department (UCS) is responsible for producing a wide variety of assets used to support marketing campaigns for Ubisoft products. Within UCS, the Project Management (PM) Team is responsible for driving the creation of digital and print materials by organizing the efforts of an in-house creative team, along with external resources as needed. They guide projects from initiation to final delivery by partnering with Brand, Retail Marketing, and other internal teams.

This person’s primary job is to manage translation projects for printed and online materials including packaging for 1st Parties and digital assets for social media and Online Retailers, from execution through delivery, working closely with local Brand and cross-functional teams. This person will work with language specialists and manage global translation requests for Ubisoft territories. This person may also be responsible for managing a wide variety of assets used to support marketing campaigns for Ubisoft products.

This person should be highly motivated and extremely well organized. It is the Translation/Localization Specialists’ responsibility to ensure all scheduled dates and approvals for deliverables are met and communicate with management when projects are off track.

What you’ll do

• Proactively manage flow of localized packaging and marketing assets for global territories, working closely with internal marketing teams, Creative Services and other departments as required along with global counterparts to meet specific static and digital asset releases

• Monitor translation requests from internal clients, working closely with external translation agencies and local territories to make sure all jobs are delivered on time
• Follow specific workflows to create a localized asset, manage time, resources and quality control
• Collaborate with the following teams: Project Management, Graphic Production, Copy Editing, Manufacturing, and Art Directors to get the work created and approved
• Closely monitor and maintain daily status reports of projects, attend weekly Round Table meetings to update group on project status

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Professional experience directly related to project management/oversight in an advertising agency or related marketing environment
• Ability to drive multiple tasks and requests at one given time
• Strong team player in a multi-language/multi-cultural environment

• Base to mid-level experience in localization of marketing materials

Additional Information

More about us

Ubisoft is composed of over 21,000 talented people located in 45+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

We are committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

The San Francisco base salary range for this contract position is $25 to $30/hour. The base pay offered may vary based on a candidate’s geographic region, qualifications, skills and experience among other factors. Compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, stock options, or benefits.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

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