Localization Specialist - Game Text & Voice (Hybrid)

Localizationacademy; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA, is seeking a localization specialist to translate and adapt game text and dialogue for the Americas. You will work with domestic and global teams, participate in testing, and help ensure culturally appropriate localization that preserves the creative vision of Nintendo franchises.

You will gain hands-on gameplay experience, communicate developer intent, and contribute to voice recording planning while aligning with Nintendo style and quality standards.

Qualifications

• One to three years of localization experience.
• Knowledge of localization issues and market preferences recommended.
• Ability to preserve the creative vision of products during localization.
• Familiarity with Nintendo franchises, products, and history.

Responsibilities

• Translate and review game text, voice scripts, marketing materials, and related documents to support Nintendo products through launch and beyond.
• Gain deep project understanding through hands-on gameplay and study of specifications.
• Communicate developer intent clearly to enhance user experience through translation.
• Provide cultural input on localization for the Americas.
• Inform management about schedule challenges, changes, and delays.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high quality localization.

Skills

Localization experience

Strong translation skills

Strong interpreting skills

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with Jira/Confluence/Slack

Education

Undergraduate degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies, Linguistics, Translation, or related field

JLPT N1 Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Job description

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA, is seeking a localization specialist to translate and adapt game text and dialogue for the Americas. You will work with domestic and global teams, participate in testing, and help ensure culturally appropriate localization that preserves the creative vision of Nintendo franchises.

You will gain hands-on gameplay experience, communicate developer intent, and contribute to voice recording planning while aligning with Nintendo style and quality standards.