German Games Linguist

Keyword Studios; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading localization service provider is seeking a German Game Linguist to translate in-game content from English to German. This in-house role at their office in Madrid is expected to last 4 months with potential for extension. Ideal candidates are native German speakers with a passion for the games industry, excellent linguistic skills, and experience in translation or linguistics. Collaboration with other linguists is vital to ensure translation quality. Competitive and inclusive work environment offered.

Formación

• Must be self-motivated and able to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in translation, copywriting, or linguistics is required.

Responsabilidades

• Translate in-game content from English to German to a high-quality standard.
• Be responsible for all linguistic aspects of the translations assigned.
• Collaborate with other linguists to maintain consistency and quality.

Conocimientos

Native level German speaker

Passion for the games industry

Excellent verbal and written linguistic skills in both German and English

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Educación

Educational qualification in linguistics or a related field

Herramientas

Familiarity with MS Office products

Familiarity with CAT tool software (e.g., Memsource/Phrase, MemoQ)

Descripción del empleo

Established in 1998 and operating in over 60 languages, Keywords Group is a fast-growing international service provider to the global Video Game Industry. With offices in Dublin, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Montreal, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Rio de Janeiro, New Delhi and more, we work worldwide to deliver a broad range of linguistic, testing, quality assurance, and customer support services to Video Game Developers and Publishers.

The German Game Linguist role is to translate from English into German in game content. This role requires excellent language skills, creativity, and a passion for Games.

This position is In‑house working on a client specific project expected to last 4 months (February‑June), with potential for longer commitment. The role requires working at our Keywords office for the full duration of the project. Our office is located at C. de Julián Camarillo, 6A, 3ºB, San Blas-Canillejas, 28037 Madrid, Spain. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team focusing on in‑game content for a leading games publisher!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate in‑game content from English to German to a high‑quality standard.
• Be responsible for all linguistic aspects of the translations you are assigned to ensure the best possible quality is achieved.
• Collaborate with other linguists on the project to maintain consistency and quality across translations.

Requirements

• Native level German speaker.
• Passion for the games industry.
• Educational qualification in linguistics or a related field.
• Experience in translation, copywriting, or linguistics.
• Excellent verbal and written linguistic skills in both German and English.
• Good PC knowledge, including familiarity with MS Office products.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to operate in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with CAT tool software (e.g., Memsource/Phrase, MemoQ) is an advantage.

Benefits

Keywords International is dedicated to following a well‑established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

At KWS, we value and encourage diversity in all its forms. We foster an inclusive environment and give special priority to the inclusion of people with disabilities, convinced that diversity enriches and strengthens us as a team. This is why a valid disability certificate will be highly valued.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Europe, Spain, Barcelona

Area of Work: Localization

Service: Globalize

Working Pattern: In‑Office