Assoc Localization Planner - (Bilingual Japanese)

Nintendo of America Inc; Redmond (WA); Hybride; USD 54 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Résumé du poste

Nintendo of America Inc. is seeking a Localization Project Specialist in Redmond, WA to oversee cross-team localization efforts and ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries while upholding quality standards.

The role partners with global teams, coordinates daily task flows, and supports process improvements across vendors and internal stakeholders, translating materials as needed. This hybrid position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with Japanese

Qualifications

• One to three years of related experience.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese and American culture, and familiarity with Japanese business protocol.
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Communication, Business, a related field or equivalent education and experience required.
• Bilingual role requires Level 1 Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Partner with global localization teams to manage scope, schedule, and milestones through project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day-to-day logistics of tasks generated from assigned projects and disseminate information to teams.
• Support Sponsors to improve localization process and workflow; contribute to standardized processes and tools.
• Communicate with overseas and domestic developers and external partners regarding localization through project lifecycle.
• Maintain cultural and asset review database for localization projects.
• Monitor budgets and coordinate with stakeholders for supplemental budgets when needed.

Connaissances

Global team experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Japanese/American culture knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Project management (Waterfall/Agile)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics/Communication/Business or related field

Description du poste

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America:From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

SUMMARY

Supports localization projects and tracks project resources across multiple disciplines, monitors project progressand/or risks to ensure project deliveries are on time, on budget, and meets quality standards.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Partners and acts as a liaison with global localization teams to establish and maintain processes formanaging scope, schedule, and milestones through project lifecycle.
• Coordinates day-to-day logistics of tasks generated from assigned projects, disseminates projectinformation to appropriate teams, and provides support through completion.
• Supports Project Sponsors to effectively resolve and improve localization process and workflow;contributes to the adaptation of standardized processes, documentation, and tools to maintain and improvelocalization process and workflow.
• Communicates and maintains relationships with overseas and domestic first-, second-, and third-partydevelopers and/or external partners regarding software and service localization through project lifecycle.
• Maintains cultural and asset review database to preserve datapoints accumulated from localizationprojects.
• Monitors budgets and consults all necessary stakeholders if supplemental budgets are needed.
• Monitors schedule and language progress; consults with language leads to understand the scope ofremaining work and coordinates schedule fluctuation and negotiation.
• May create and monitor recording budgets, as well as assist with contract preparation and billingprocesses, by working with recording studios actors' agents, and internal stakeholders for voice recording.
• Some limited collaboration with global localization teams and internal stakeholders to resolve cultural andlocalization issues.
• Some limited facilitation of communication and coordination with other internal teams and stakeholders.
• Plays pre-production software to gain deep understanding of the project.
• Develops post-mortem reports and archives materials upon project completion.
• May test and evaluate games and products and provide feedback regarding design and content for NOA territories.
• May demonstrate products in videos, livestreams and live demos, and support other promotional efforts.
• Works with highly sensitive and confidential material on a regular basis.
• Translates, generates, and centralizes materials including spec docs and other development-relatedinformation.
• Interprets meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization.
• May interpret for developers in media interviews and/or presentations.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• One to three years of related experience.
• Experience working with global teams and familiarity with console, PC, and mobile video game markets.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese and American culture, and familiarity with Japanese business protocol.
• Knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and ability to learn and adapt to proprietary software.
• Professional experience with full understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall and/orAgile) preferred.
• Software-development experience preferred.
• Valid passport may required for international travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Communication, Business, a related field or equivalent education andexperience required.
• Bilingual role requires all of the above, as well as strong spoken and written communication skills,experience interpreting business meetings and/or conference calls, and Level 1 certification on the Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Pay Range: $39.42—$63.08 USD