Associate Localization Specialist (Japanese)

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• LOCALIZATION
  • Translates and reviews game text, voice scripts, marketing materials, and supplementary development and
  • testing-related documents and materials as required to support Nintendo products and services through
  • launch and beyond.
  • Gains a deep understanding of assigned projects through hands-on game play, study of game
  • specifications, and collaboration with other team members.
  • Leverages expert knowledge of project to clearly communicate developer intent and enhance the user
  • experience through clear and well-translated text.
  • Provides cultural and creative input regarding localizing Nintendo products for the Americas.
  • Informs management in a timely manner regarding development schedule challenges, changes, and
  • delays.
  • Participates in table reads and other group feedback sessions.
  • Works with experienced staff and mentors to hone localization skills to follow Nintendo style for a variety of
  • franchises.
  • May communicate with first- and second-party developers regarding Nintendo product localization.
  • Builds and enhances relationships with Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) creative and development
  • partners.
  • May contribute to the naming process for game terms.
  • May assist with the planning and preparation for voice recording sessions.
  • Innovates and finds efficiencies in the localization process.
  • Collaborates closely with internal and external partners, especially testing resources, to ensure high quality
  • of localization.
  • May test and evaluate games and products and pro