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Senior English Language Specialist - Video Game Localization - altagramgroup
Software Engineer
Lead high‑quality English localization for a major video game studio, translating from Simplified Chinese, ensuring cultural relevance and technical accuracy across all game assets.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Translate and localize game content from Simplified Chinese to English (US), including scripts, UI, audio transcripts, and marketing materials.
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and QA to maintain linguistic consistency and meet technical constraints.
- Utilize CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) to manage translation memories and glossaries.
- Review and edit translations for style, tone, and cultural appropriateness, ensuring alignment with brand voice.
- Participate in localization project planning, timelines, and resource allocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional translation experience, with a focus on video game or entertainment content.
- Fluent in English (US) and native proficiency in Simplified Chinese.
- Strong knowledge of localization workflows and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.