French Localization Specialist London, England, United Kingdom

2K Games, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading video game company as a Translator, where your passion for localization will shine. You'll convert English text into French, ensuring cultural relevance and high-quality standards. Collaborate with a team of localization enthusiasts and contribute to the success of critically-acclaimed franchises. This role offers the chance to grow your skills while working on exciting projects that inspire gamers worldwide. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the gaming industry, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Passionate about video games and localization.
• Very good understanding of the source and target language culture.
• Experience in trans-creation and script adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Translate 2K games documents in various formats.
• Proofread and edit translations from external vendors.
• Create and maintain style guides for 2K properties.

Skills

Translation

Cultural Sensitivity

Proofreading

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University Degree in Translation

Tools

memoQ

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and feel prepared to join a dynamic team at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

2K Shared Development Studios, the worldwide centralized services group, is growing its localization teams. We are seeking a Translator to work on multiple 2K projects. You are as passionate about delivering high-quality translation as about growing junior translators in their careers.

The Translator coordinates, facilitates, and is the bridge between multiple partners, internal and external. This is a great opportunity to join a team of Localization enthusiasts focused on delivering best-in-class video game localization.

Your role is to convert English text into French using your language skills. Your translations must be culturally and linguistically relevant to both projects and the target audience while matching the source context/meaning and being aware of cultural sensitivity, under the supervision of the Production group.

What You Will Do

• Translate 2K games documents in any given format (.xlsx, .docx, .txt, directly in CMS database: XLOC, in memoQ).
• Proofread and edit translations from external vendors.
• Create, maintain, and update style guides and terminology for 2K intellectual properties in French.
• Translate/trans-create all 2K localization material from English to French to a high-quality standard that matches the specific style, tone, and voice.
• Familiarize yourself with and become an expert on every 2K intellectual property in French.
• You are responsible for all linguistic aspects of your assigned translations, ensuring the best possible quality.
• Suggest improvements to the translation process to achieve best-in-class translation.
• Research various sources, including dictionaries, hardware manufacturers’ terminology guides, and internal reference material, to find the correct translation.
• Make required cultural changes to the text to fit the target market.
• Collaborate with a multilingual team of translators and cross-reference issues/goals.
• Train others on translation memory software, such as memoQ to increase efficiency and consistency.
  

Types of translation

You can translate a variety of content, including but not limited to:

• In-game text (UI)
• Songs
• Marketing and advertising
• Press Releases
• Websites
• Packaging
• Manuals
• Player support
• Community content
  

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• Passionate about video games and localization.
• French native speaker.
• Very good understanding of the source and target language culture.
• Thorough comprehension of the video game localization process
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Understand 2K’s quality standards and ensure they are always upheld.
• Ability to adapt to new software and processes.
• Experience in trans-creation, script adaptation a must.
• Excellent writing skills and command of grammar mixed with a good sense of flow/style.
• Proven knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel), Google Sheets, memoQ (or other CAT tool) and terminology management.
• Capable of working quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A minimum average output of 2,000 to 2,500 words per day will be required.
  

What Will Help You Succeed

• University degree or professional background in translation.
• Love working with Developers, identifying their needs, and building the future of Localization.
• Additional language is a plus.
• Familiarity with XLOC or other Content Management Tools.
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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