Manager, Localization - English Writing

Nintendo • Redmond, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Manages localization of Nintendo products from the Japanese to the North American and Latin American markets.
Makes recommendations based on knowledge of Nintendo Of Europe (NOE) market needs.
Works with the Planning team and Localization Management to help develop schedules and coordinate workflow with other localization team members.
Tracks project spend, alerting the management team if deadlines or budget is at risk.
Coordinates and owns biannual budget updates for Comprehensive projects.
Investigates and implements feature enhancements to Localization Support Platform tool, including but not limited to actual coding.
Works with Management and project teams in creating and coordinating Post Mortem meetings and reports.
Manages team of writer/editors or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment.
Manages contractors as needed.
Occasionally manages outsourcing of game text and scripts as needed.
Recommends adaptations and changes to make products more appealing for North American and Latin American markets.
Manages development of game scripts, voice actor casting, and voice recording process.
Provides detailed and summary reports to upper management regarding localization status and changes.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Japanese development teams and with other Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) subsidiaries.
Communicates products strengths and features to upper management and other departments including Marketing and Corporate Communications.
Acts as spokesperson for Nintendo by presenting games to media, participating in interviews, presenting on live streams, and supporting other promotional efforts.
Monitors and evaluates performance, provides feedback, guidance, development, training and task direction to assigned staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience required.
• One to two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to manage a team of writers or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment.
• Strong awareness and understanding of Japanese, US, French-Canadian or Latin American localization issues and market preferences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international contacts.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding cultural/localization issues for software.
• Ability to grasp and preserve the creative vision for products during the localization process.
• Experience in audio production required.
• Thorough knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history.
• Ability to communicate product features and details and to present products effectively.
• Valid passport may be required for international travel.
• Manages a team of professional individual contributors and/or supervisors.
• Applies understanding of the business and how own area integrates with others to achieve departmental objectives.
• Internal software development experience.
• Understanding of network systems (including Subversion and Proxies).
• Knowledge of Windows applications.
• Undergraduate degree in English, Creative Writing, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in collaboration tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages localization of Nintendo products from the Japanese to the North American and Latin American markets.
• Makes recommendations based on knowledge of Nintendo Of Europe (NOE) market needs.
• Works with the Planning team and Localization Management to help develop schedules and coordinate workflow with other localization team members.
• Tracks project spend, alerting the management team if deadlines or budget is at risk.
• Coordinates and owns biannual budget updates for Comprehensive projects.
• Investigates and implements feature enhancements to Localization Support Platform tool, including but not limited to actual coding.
• Works with Management and project teams in creating and coordinating Post Mortem meetings and reports.
• Manages team of writer/editors or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment.
• Manages contractors as needed.
• Occasionally manages outsourcing of game text and scripts as needed.
• Recommends adaptations and changes to make products more appealing for North American and Latin American markets.
• Manages development of game scripts, voice actor casting, and voice recording process.
• Provides detailed and summary reports to upper management regarding localization status and changes.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Japanese development teams and with other Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) subsidiaries.
• Communicates products strengths and features to upper management and other departments including Marketing and Corporate Communications.
• Acts as spokesperson for Nintendo by presenting games to media, participating in interviews, presenting on live streams, and supporting other promotional efforts.
• Monitors and evaluates performance, provides feedback, guidance, development, training and task direction to assigned staff.

Benefits

• potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus
• a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees