Remote Localization Quality Lead

Keywords Studios Plc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is a leading game localization provider delivering text, audio localization, and QA services for global audiences. The team operates across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania, enabling 24-hour follow-the-sun workflows and rapid timelines with professional translators and developers.

The Localization Quality Coordinator role supports QA across projects, bridging Project Management, Resource Management, and external vendors while upholding client style guides and franchise

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related role within localisation.
• A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Ideally a native speaker of Korean, Japanese, or Chinese, with excellent English.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with clear, actionable feedback.
• Experience with MQM, CAT tools, and distributed teams.
• Strong analytical mindset for pattern identification and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assess quality plans with Localization Managers and Project Managers.
• Analyze quality performance reports and identify risks.
• Champion quality standards across Localisation teams.
• Deliver training materials on quality processes.
• Assist in onboarding linguists and testing for live projects.
• Collaborate on QA tools and processes, including the QA portals.

Skills

Quality assurance

Excel

CAT tools

Linguistics

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Translation/Linguistics

Tools

MQM

CAT tools

Quality Evaluation Portal

Excel

Job description

Keywords Studios is a leading game localization provider delivering text, audio localization, and QA services for global audiences. The team operates across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania, enabling 24-hour follow-the-sun workflows and rapid timelines with professional translators and developers.

The Localization Quality Coordinator role supports QA across projects, bridging Project Management, Resource Management, and external vendors while upholding client style guides and franchise