Senior French Language Specialist (f/d/m) – Video Game Localization

Altagram Group; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in Berlin seeks a Senior French Language Specialist passionate about video games. This role involves overseeing localization quality, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring translators. Join a diverse team dedicated to enhancing player immersion through language.

Leistungen

Additional leave entitlements

Performance-related bonuses

Public transport subsidy

Office garden

Snacks and drinks

Gaming room

Pets welcome in the office

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of experience editing video game content, especially MMORPGs.
• Native-level French and fluency in English are a must.

Aufgaben

• Oversee translation, editing, and proofreading of French video game content.
• Collaborate with client-side stakeholders to align tone and style.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Background in linguistics

Translation studies

Tools

memoQ

Jira

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!

Are you a passionate linguist with a love for video games and a knack for ensuring top-tier quality in localization? We're looking for a Senior French Language Specialist to join our in-house Berlin team, supporting a leading AAA game client.

This is a senior-level role with a strong focus on linguistic quality, creative direction, and collaboration. You'll be shaping the voice and consistency of localized content across platforms, supporting both our internal teams and our client’s stakeholders. If you're experienced in MMORPG localization and excited by the idea of influencing creative decisions in gaming, we want to hear from you!

YOUR ROLE

1. Oversee the translation, editing, and proofreading of French video game content from English into French.
2. Collaborate directly with client-side stakeholders to align tone, style, and terminology.
3. Drive creative language decisions across a variety of game genres and platforms.
4. Develop and maintain style guides, glossaries, and linguistic resources.
5. Review key assets, manage linguistic escalations, and resolve queries.
6. Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Audio, LQA, Project Managers) to ensure linguistic consistency and quality.
7. Train and mentor both internal and external translators on best practices and workflows.
8. Continuously seek opportunities to optimize localization processes.

Your profile

• Native-level French and fluency in English (written and spoken) are a must.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client calls and team meetings.
• Minimum 4 years of experience editing video game content, especially MMORPGs.
• Solid experience with CAT tools and project management platforms (e.g., memoQ, Jira, MS Office; experience with other tools is a plus).
• Background in linguistics, translation, or language studies.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• A passion for gaming and a belief in the power of language to enhance player immersion.

Why us?

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 top talents from different experience levels — from beginners 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 believe that creating space for everyone's story — from wherever it originates — helps us thrive. Our different perspectives empower us on a journey towards industry innovation, setting new standards along the way.

Join us today so your voice can help shape tomorrow!

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS

• We support a harmonious work-life balance. After your first year, you’ll receive additional leave entitlements that grow each year, rewarding long-term commitment.
• Regular feedback is a core part of our culture. We promote transparent communication and continuous development. Employees benefit from annual performance and salary reviews, along with performance-related bonuses.
• Berlin-based team members receive a subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket to ease commuting.
• Enjoy the seasons in our beautiful office garden, ideal for meetings outdoors, working in the sun, or relaxing at lunch. Our team gatherings and barbecues foster community spirit.
• Our kitchen offers snacks and drinks; unwind with a cold beer after work and chat with teammates.
• Need a quick reset? Use our gaming room to play darts or challenge colleagues on consoles from our curated game library.
• Pets are welcome in the office! Experience the joy and calming presence of furry friends at work.