Language Manager - Korean

Larian Studios; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open, collaborative environment

Inclusive environment with activities organized

Commitment to quality and community feedback

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Dublin is seeking a Language Manager (Korean) to ensure high-quality Korean translations and support game localization. The role requires 2 years of experience in video game localization, strong writing skills in Korean, and fluency in English. The studio offers a collaborative environment with an international team of over 500, encouraging idea-sharing and commitment to quality. Join us in creating outstanding role-playing games that fans love.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience localizing video games.
• At least one AAA game shipped.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of the Korean translations.
• Translates in-game text and voice scripts.
• Creates and maintains translation memories and glossaries.
• Provides cultural and creative input for localization.
• Communicates trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Develops strong relationships to resolve conflicts.
• Playtests for accurate translation.
• Collaborates with external localization vendors.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills in Korean

Fluent in English

Experience localizing time-delimited dialogues

Experience with CAT Tools

Tools

memoQ

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Language Manager (Korean) to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

This role is awarded as a 2 year Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of the Korean translations
• Translates in-game text, voice scripts, marketing and PR content as required to support products and services through development, launch and beyond
• Creates and maintains translation memories, glossaries, and style guides
• Provides cultural and creative input regarding the localization of Larian products into the target region
• Maintains awareness of the games industry in the target market and communicates trends to relevant stakeholders
• Develops and builds strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in an effort to resolve questions or conflicts related to terminology, language quality and workflow
• Playtests to confirm in-game text context for accurate translation
• Collaborates with external localization vendors to improve the language quality

Requirements

• 2 years of experience or more localizing video games
• Strong writing and editing skills in Korean
• Fluent in English
• Experience localizing time-delimited dialogues
• Experience with CAT Tools, memoQ is a plus

Nice to Haves

• At least one AAA game shipped
• Experience with voice acting casting
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA

What we offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback