Italian Localization Lead

31st Union; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

2K is expanding its Global Loc 2.0 team and seeks a Linguistic Specialist II to shape Italian localization across in-game content, UI, VO, and marketing.

You will review and edit content for tone and cultural resonance, lead VO sessions, maintain glossaries, and mentor junior linguists, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high quality and compliant localization. Strong gaming passion and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Italian with mastery of tone and regional nuance.
• Advanced English fluency; able to represent language decisions across global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own localization strategy, quality bar, and final sign-off for Italian content.
• Lead VO casting, script reviews, and creative sessions for Italian VO.
• Collaborate with LQA, production, marketing, and dev to ensure global alignment.

Skills

Italian localization

Quality ownership

Glossaries & style guides

VO casting leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, media, or related field

Tools

CAT tools

Translation memory

XLOC

JIRA

CMS

Job description

2K is expanding its Global Loc 2.0 team and seeks a Linguistic Specialist II to shape Italian localization across in-game content, UI, VO, and marketing.

You will review and edit content for tone and cultural resonance, lead VO sessions, maintain glossaries, and mentor junior linguists, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high quality and compliant localization. Strong gaming passion and English proficiency are essential.