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

Altagram GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic localization company in Berlin is seeking a Senior French Language Specialist to ensure top-tier quality and creative direction in video game localization. This integral role revolves around the translation and editing of French content, collaborating with stakeholders to maintain tone and style. Ideal candidates will have native-level French, fluency in English, and a passion for gaming, complemented by experience in MMORPG localization. Enjoy a vibrant team culture with great benefits, including performance bonuses and a pet-friendly office.

Leistungen

Performance-related bonus

BVG public transport ticket subsidy

Office garden

Snacks and drinks available

Gaming room access

Pet-friendly office

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of experience editing video game content, especially MMORPGs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Passion for gaming and belief in the power of language to enhance player immersion.

Aufgaben

• Oversee translation, editing, and proofreading of French video game content.
• Collaborate with client-side stakeholders to align tone, style, and terminology.
• Drive creative language decisions across various game genres.

Kenntnisse

Native-level French

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Experience with CAT tools

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

Background in linguistics, translation, or language studies

Tools

memoQ

Jira

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Full-time

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!

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

About Altagram

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!

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. There’s always a space to recharge, whether you’re meeting outdoors or working from the sun.
• 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.
• We also welcome your furry companions to the office. Pets bring joy and a calming energy to our workplace.