Korean Translation & Localization Specialist

bpcs; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueprint is seeking a Korean Games Translation & Localization Specialist to join our Bellevue-based localization team. You’ll translate and localize gaming content into Korean with high linguistic quality, cultural relevance, and consistent tone across releases, marketing, and support materials.

You’ll collaborate with translators, reviewers, and cross-functional partners, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Native-level written and verbal proficiency in Korean with excellent grammar and style.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Professional translation or localization experience.
• Familiarity with gaming terminology and context.
• Experience with CAT tools listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize gaming content from English to Korean.
• Ensure translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent in tone.
• Review and refine localized content to maintain linguistic quality.
• Manage multiple translation projects and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with translators, reviewers, and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about gaming terminology and platforms.

Skills

Korean language proficiency

English proficiency

Translation experience

Gaming localization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/localization or related field

Tools

Crowdin

memoQ

Memsource

SDL Trados

Wordfast

Job description

About Blueprint

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.

At Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Korean Games Translation & Localization Specialist to join our world-class localization team. In this role, you’ll translate and localize gaming content into Korean with exceptional linguistic quality, cultural relevance, and attention to detail. You’ll collaborate with fellow localization specialists and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, engaging content for players and customers.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep Korean language expertise with a genuine passion for gaming. You’ll work across new releases, marketing materials, support content, and other customer-facing communications while managing changing priorities and occasional last-minute updates.

What You’ll Do

• Translate and localize gaming and technical content from English into Korean.
• Support new releases, marketing materials, knowledge-base articles, and other customer-facing content.
• Ensure translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent in tone, terminology, grammar, and style.
• Review and refine localized content to maintain high standards of linguistic quality.
• Manage short-term and long-term translation projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Reprioritize work effectively when source materials or project requirements change.
• Use computer-assisted translation tools to manage terminology, translation memory, and workflow consistency.
• Collaborate closely with other translators, reviewers, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about gaming terminology, genres, platforms, hardware, and player communities.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in translation, localization, linguistics, game design, or a related field.
• Native-level written and verbal proficiency in Korean, including exceptional command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Professional translation or localization experience.
• Strong familiarity with gaming terminology and the ability to translate content accurately within a gaming context.
• Experience with computer-assisted translation tools such as Crowdin, memoQ, Memsource, SDL Trados, Wordfast, or similar platforms.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to quick turnaround times, and maintain quality when priorities change.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating or localizing gaming and technical content.
• Passion for PC or console gaming.
• Familiarity with computer hardware, software development, or game design.
• Familiarity with game distribution platforms.
• Knowledge of different game genres and online gaming communities.
• Knowledge of gaming hardware and platform ecosystems.

Compensation

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is $33.65 to $43.25 USD per hour , with a midpoint of $38.45 USD per hour . Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

This role is primarily remote and must be performed from within the Greater Seattle, Washington commutable area due to occasional onsite requirem