QA Tester: Localisation - Japanese

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

Job summary

A leading video game company is looking for Localisation Testers to join their team in Edinburgh. The role demands excellent language abilities and cultural knowledge for localization, ensuring quality in all translated texts and supporting development teams. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Passion for gaming and linguistics is a plus. This is a full-time, permanent position with an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent language understanding for the target territory.
• Cultural knowledge of the target territory.
• Understanding of game localization processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and localization consultations.
• Proofread all translated text for quality.
• Perform localization QA for high quality final products.
• Ensure compliance with naming conventions and brand guidelines.
• Perform ad hoc translations as necessary.

Skills

Excellent language ability in specific language

Good spoken and written English

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Ability to work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Localization or translation related degree

Tools

Localization software tools

Basic knowledge of HTML and CMS tools

Job description

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.
• 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.