Localization Project Manager (f/d/m) - Video Game Localization

MEININGER Hotels; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Localization Project Manager to oversee high-quality localization for AAA titles. The role includes managing projects, budgets, and teams while ensuring client satisfaction. Strong communication skills and experience in localization are essential for success in this exciting opportunity.

Leistungen

Additional leave entitlements after the first year

Performance-related bonus

Public transport ticket subsidy

Office garden for relaxation

Snacks and drinks provided

Gaming room with consoles

Pet-friendly office

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience managing localization projects, ideally in the video game industry.
• Proficient with localization tools and industry standards.
• Solid understanding of internationalization and globalization best practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead localization projects for AAA video game titles.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and prepare financial reports.
• Act as liaison between teams and clients, providing updates.

Kenntnisse

English communication

project management

negotiation

relationship-building

attention to detail

localization tools

Tools

memoQ

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you a Project Manager with a passion for video games and multilingual storytelling? Altagram is looking for a Localization Project Manager to join our growing in-house team.

In this role, you'll work on a number of localization projects for leading global clients, manage cross-functional collaboration, and help drive strategic improvements. You'll work on some of the industry's most exciting AAA titles while playing a key role in shaping quality, process, and client experience across the board.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality localization for video game titles across multiple platforms.
• Manage budgets, ensure timely invoicing and purchase orders, and prepare detailed financial reports.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and clients, providing clear and timely updates.
• Facilitate kick-off and post-mortem meetings to refine workflows and improve project outcomes.
• Oversee the full localization lifecycle, from text to audio to LQA, ensuring cross-service collaboration.
• Assign and coordinate work among internal teams, external linguists, and language specialists to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Provide regular status reports, flagging risks and tracking project progress.
• Ensure that all output meets IP-specific requirements, including tone, terminology, and style.

Qualifications

• Exceptional English communication skills both written and spoken, additional languages are a plus.
• 2+ years of experience managing localization projects, ideally in the video game industry with an agency or game publisher.
• A background working with or for AAA developers or major game studios is an advantage.
• Experience with audio projects and/or LQA is a real plus.
• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with localization tools e.g. memoQ, file formats, and standard industry software.
• Solid understanding of internationalization and globalization best practices.

Additional Information

The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram Group, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience - from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals.

At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story - from wherever it originates - we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge! Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.

Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!

Some of our benefits.

• We support a harmonious work-life balance. After your first year with us, you'll receive additional leave entitlements that continue to grow each year because we believe in rewarding long-term commitment.
• At Altagram, regular feedback is a key part of our culture. We believe in transparent communication and continuous development. Every year, all employees benefit from both a performance and salary review. To recognize individual contributions, we also offer a performance-related bonus.
• To make your commute easier, all Berlin-based team members also benefit from a subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket.
• Enjoy the warm seasons in our beautiful office garden, which truly comes to life in spring and summer. Whether you're taking your meeting outdoors, working from your laptop in the sun, or enjoying your lunch surrounded by greenery, there's always a space to recharge. Our popular barbecues and lively gatherings with clients and partners bring the team together and keep our community spirit strong.
• In our kitchen you will always find snacks or a variety of drinks. Grab a cold beer after work and end the day with a chat with your teammates.
• Need a quick reset during the day? Head to our gaming room to play darts or fire up one of the consoles. Choose from a curated library of games and challenge your teammates - fun and friendly competition included.
• We also welcome your furry companions to the office! Embrace the paw-sitive vibes as pets bring joy and a calming energy to our workplace.