Localization Producer, Global Content

Activision Blizzard

1d • $30 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Blizzard Entertainment, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Driven by our core values and passion, Blizzard creates immersive worlds with the goal of entertaining players across the globe. The Localization team plays a key role in making that possible, as our mission is to ensure that it feels Blizzard in every language and strengthens our connection with our global community. As a Localization Producer, you are the champion of Blizzard’s localized products. You continually elevate standards by establishing industry‑leading processes and quality while collaborating with product creators and localization operations teams worldwide. If you’re passionate about localization, strive for excellence, and have the spark to challenge the status quo in our industry, we want you on our team. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid position, with some work on‑site and some work‑from‑home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in localization, preferably as a Localization Producer or Project Manager within the gaming or software industry.
• In‑depth understanding of end‑to‑end localization processes for websites, digital media, and software products.
• Experience with audiovisual localization workflows, including subtitling and localized VO.
• Experience with localization platforms, file formats, and CAT tools for translation workflow management and/or automation.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to develop strong, productive relationships with external partners, managers, and peers.
• Hands‑on experience with project setup, assignment, and tracking within a TMS for large projects.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and effectively prioritize.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project setup, assignment, and tracking within a TMS for large and complex projects.
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management systems.
• Familiarity with web analytics tools.
• Multilingual proficiency.
• Familiarity with Blizzard games and IPs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with content creators, marketing, legal, engineering, and other stakeholders to provide consultation and support for their localization needs.
• Communicate effectively with both localization and non‑localization audiences, taking multicultural differences into account and adapting to diverse stakeholders.
• Manage multiple localization projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Plan and manage localization schedules; collaborate with other Localization Producers and/or external partners to define requirements and manage timelines.
• Design and implement efficient, scalable end‑to-end localization frameworks for multiple products and diverse content types.
• Drive innovation by analyzing workflow and tooling pain points, providing recommendations, and developing scalable solutions.
• Make independent decisions while assessing risks and working effectively under pressure, ambiguity, and aggressive deadlines.
• Monitor localization service quality and ensure continuous process improvement by internal teams or vendors.
• Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
• Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
• You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed