Localization Specialist II - Bilingual (English/Japanese)

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

 

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

 

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

 

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Localization Specialist II - English
• Job Summary: This role will translate, proof, and edit company’s software products from Japanese to English. This work may extend to graphics, user interface elements, and related materials, including marketing and technical documentation. Understanding localization processes is essential, and the candidate should have an appreciation for the importance of localization.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

 

What you’ll do

• Translate and proofread in-game text for our video game products, as well as a wide variety of related materials such as packaging, press releases, strategy guide articles, and other marketing materials.
• Work with fellow localization team members to meet high linguistic quality and cultural requirements while maintaining consistency and creating a cohesive product that is faithful to the developers' vision.
• Tackle projects as a member of a closely aligned team, becoming an expert on our products through extensive testplay and research to tackle translation with accuracy and full understanding of context, while also maintaining a comprehensive picture of the project’s timeline and needs.
• Provide input and cultural perspectives in development meetings with other localization professionals.
• Ensure consistency regarding the use of terminology and meet the requirements for different text types, including limitations on length and other technological limitations.
• Interact daily with other translators, editors, and coordinators.
• Report progress regularly to in-house management.
• May be involved in the creation of strategy guide articles, compilation of game data, proofing of related materials created by other departments, and more, based on product expertise.
                 

What you’ll bring

• 3-4 years of experience translating from Japanese to English.
• English speaking and writing abilities at a native level, with demonstrated ability to craft text in a variety of different registers.
• Fluency in Japanese language, as well as familiarity with its conventions, slang, and cultural norms.
• The ability to work flexibly in an environment that features tight deadlines and shifting schedules.
• Comfort with troubleshooting new software and the ability to learn specialized technical programs quickly.
• A proven ability to multi-task various projects at the same time, juggling different needs while maintaining quality, consistency, and an attention to detail.
• Experience with role playing video gaming (playing or translating) is required; experience with the Pokémon video game is a plus.
• Knowledge of MemoQ is a plus, but any CAT tool experience is beneficial.
   

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Cus