Senior Localization Producer
About The Position
2K is seeking a Senior Localization Producer to support and manage the localization of upcoming game titles into multiple languages, including voice-over and in-game text. This role involves working with global production, localization, quality assurance, and development teams. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong communication, scheduling, and relationship-building skills. The position requires managing multiple projects and supporting additional publishing needs for international territories. The International Localization Senior Producer will be the main European contact, responsible for ensuring projects are localized to the highest quality, on time, and on budget, while also supporting lead production teams.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge and experience of the Localization process.
- 2+ years of experience in internal or external game development or publishing.
- Proven track record in project localization management.
- Experience with AAA products preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills.
- Experience building and managing relationships with Localization vendors and other external resources.
- Experience managing, mitigating and resolving risks.
- Understanding of various production processes and methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack.
- Experience with bug tracking software.
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with all co-workers on all levels of the organization.
- Must display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.
- Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and learn new processes quickly while pro-actively seeking out training as needed.
- Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Adept at building relationships throughout the organization.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to self-prioritize effectively, to ensure key items are delivered to meet immediate project needs.
- Must be able to effectively communicate risks and obstacles to project owners, as well as to upper management.
- Strong industry understanding and knowledge.
- CAT tool experience
- Knowledge of XLOC or other Content Management Systems.
- Knowledge of JIRA
- Fluent in one or more foreign language
Responsibilities
- Work closely with allocated development and publishing teams to manage the localization process for assigned projects from end-to-end.
- Directly manage internal and external localization teams on allocated titles to ensure that all localization assets are scheduled, delivered on time and on budget.
- Champion International versions of titles to ensure relevant focus within studios to ensure simultaneous release dates.
- Ensure International requirements are known by all development teams when projects are started.
- Schedule and track relevant game development from an International perspective, proactively identifying potential problems and seeking solutions.
- Identify and communicate project risks and instigate contingency plans.
- Work closely with QA departments to achieve timely submissions at the required quality levels to gain approval.
- Maintain a close relationship with First parties where relevant and remain current with all First party developments.
- Work closely with marketing/PR to ensure that terminology is consistent with in-game content.
- Assist the global publishing teams with quality control and milestone reviews where relevant.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- paid parental and compassionate leave
- wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- family planning support through Maven
- commuter benefits
- reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
- 401(K) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
