QA Tester: Localisation - Japanese

Rockstar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the UK is looking for Localisation Testers who are passionate about linguistics and game localisation. You will support teams, proofread translated text, and ensure quality in the localisation process. Candidates should have excellent language abilities and good spoken and written English. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Edinburgh, and it offers the chance to work on high-quality game projects alongside talented professionals.

Qualifications

• Excellent language ability in the specific language, along with cultural knowledge.
• Strong spoken and written English skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support and localisation consultation to teams.
• Proofread all translated text.
• Perform localisation QA to ensure product quality.

Skills

Excellent language ability in the specific language

Good level of spoken and written English

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

A localisation or translation related degree

Tools

Localisation software tools

HTML and CMS tools

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world‑class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large‑scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium – all within an inclusive, highly‑motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for Localisation Testers who possess a passion for Linguistics and Game Localisation.

This is a full‑time, permanent and in‑office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Lincoln, England.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Localisation team delivers outstanding localisation on all Rockstar products and services.
• We work closely with all development teams to provide input during internationalisation and localisation development phases.
• We rigorously test all products and services to ensure final quality matches that which our end users expect on a Rockstar product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide development support and localisation consultation to all internal development and publishing teams.
• Provide consultation during internationalisation, to aid with font selection, character support, texture review, UI design and prototyping, etc.
• Proofread all translated text for all products and services.
• Perform localisation QA to ensure final product quality is as high as possible.
• Ensure that localised 1st party terminology is compliant with applicable naming conventions and brand guidelines.
• Perform ad hoc translations where necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent language ability in the specific language (written/spoken), as well as cultural knowledge of the target territory.
• A good level of spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict guidelines when necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to not only identify localisation errors/problems, but to use creative thinking to provide quality solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to share knowledge, expertise, and standard processes.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A localisation or translation related degree.
• Previous games industry or localisation/translation experience.
• A keen interest in both video games and linguistics.
• Knowledge of all the current and upcoming gaming hardware and trends.
• Experience with localisation software tools.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CMS tools.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.