Localization Manager
Summary
Contract Localization Manager (6 months initially, ASAP start) placed via emagine at a gaming client in Stockholm. Day to day: organizing localization vendors, building and documenting localization processes and workflows across studios, and training teams on localization management tools. Unity localization tooling knowledge is a plus.
We are looking for a Localization Manager to our gaming client.
Desired Seniority Level: Mid/Senior
Desired Start: ASAP
Length: 6 months to start with
Responsibilities
- Responsible for organising vendors localizing text that is to be used for various purposes (including but limited to art, copy and storefront) for spin digital games
- Assess current localization process and identify areas for improvement
- Continue to develop localization process that is to be used for various purposes, designed to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce long-term costs
- Implement the localization process across spin digital studios/projects where there isn't one
- Document the localization process in detail and provide training for on how to use it
- Work with, document and provide training for spin digital on how to use the Localization Management Tools
- Planning and executing localization strategy of translations
- Together with the project team, set up and maintain localisation workflows within the project, work with stakeholders on planning for languages being localized
- Work with vendors, assessing localisation quality, skills and process for outsourcing
- Work on resourcing and costing for localization across spin digital studios
Skills & Knowledge
- Experience working with Shop management, Release management or other related roles where you've been involved with localisation processes
- Experience working with development teams or project management, understanding how development cycles work.
- Self motivated and be able to work using own initiative
- Well organised
- Work with many different types of team members from developers, tech directors, marketing, producers, QA
Bonus:
- Have tech knowledge such as Unity engine/localization tooling
