Manager, Localization - English Writing

Nintendo; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 117,400 - 211,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus

Job summary

Nintendo is seeking a Localization Supervisor in Redmond, WA to manage the localization of products across North American and Latin American markets. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience, including supervisory roles, and a deep understanding of localization challenges.

This fully onsite position involves coordinating workflows, tracking budgets, and building collaborative relationships with international teams. In addition to a competitive salary, the role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of related experience required.
• One to two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong awareness of localization issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage localization of Nintendo products from Japanese to North American and Latin American markets.
• Track project budgets and alert management if risks arise.
• Build relationships with Japanese development teams.

Skills

Team management

Japanese localization issues

Effective communication

Audio production

Understanding of network systems

Education

Undergraduate degree in English, Creative Writing, or equivalent

Tools

Windows applications

Collaboration tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage localization of Nintendo products from Japanese to North American and Latin American markets.
• Make recommendations based on knowledge of Nintendo of Europe (NOE) market needs.
• Work with the Planning team and Localization Management to help develop schedules and coordinate workflow with other localization team members.
• Track project spend, alerting the management team if deadlines or budget is at risk.
• Coordinate and own biannual budget updates for Comprehensive projects.
• Work with Management and project teams in creating and coordinating Post‑Mortem meetings and reports.
• Manage a team of writers/editors or translators under heavy workloads in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage contractors as needed.
• Occasionally manage outsourcing of game text and scripts as needed.
• Recommend adaptations and changes to make products more appealing for North American and Latin American markets.
• Manage development of game scripts, voice actor casting, and voice recording process.
• Provide detailed and summary reports to upper management regarding localization status and changes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Japanese development teams and with other Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) subsidiaries.
• Communicate product strengths and features to upper management and other departments including Marketing and Corporate Communications.
• Act as spokesperson for Nintendo by presenting games to media, participating in interviews, presenting on live streams, and supporting other promotional efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, provide feedback, guidance, development, training and task direction to assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience required.
• One to two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to manage a team of writers or translators under heavy workloads in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong awareness and understanding of Japanese, US, French‑Canadian or Latin American localization issues and market preferences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international contacts.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding cultural/localization issues for software.
• Ability to grasp and preserve the creative vision for products during the localization process.
• Experience in audio production required.
• Thorough knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history.
• Ability to communicate product features and details and to present products effectively.
• Valid passport may be required for international travel.
• Manage a team of professional individual contributors and/or supervisors.
• Apply understanding of the business and how own area integrates with others to achieve departmental objectives.
• Internal software development experience.
• Understanding of network systems (including Subversion and Proxies).
• Knowledge of Windows applications.
• Experience in collaboration tools a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in English, Creative Writing, 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 onsite in Redmond, WA. Onsite positions require 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: $117,400 – $211,300 USD.