Language Manager - Korean

Larian; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Ireland is looking for a Language Manager (Korean) to lead the quality of translations across in-game text, voice scripts, and marketing content from development through launch and beyond. This is a 2-year fixed term contract.

You will own translation memories, glossaries and style guides, provide cultural input, test translations in context, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to resolve terminology and workflow questions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience localizing video games.
• Strong writing and editing skills in Korean.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience localizing time-delimited dialogues.
• Experience with CAT tools (memoQ a plus).
• At least one AAA game shipped.
• Experience with voice acting casting.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of the Korean translations for in-game text, voice scripts, and marketing content.
• Translate content required to support products through development, launch and beyond.
• Create and maintain translation memories, glossaries, and style guides.
• Provide cultural and creative input for localization to the target region.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and communicate to stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to resolve terminology and workflow questions.
• Playtests to confirm in-game text context for accurate translation.
• Collaborate with external localization vendors to improve language quality.

Skills

Korean translation writing

Strong editing skills

Fluent English

Time-delimited dialogue localization

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

Qualifications

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

Company Culture

• 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