Nintendo of America Inc.
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
LOCALIZATION
- Translates and adapts target-language game text, voice scripts, and other materials, including but not limited to manuals, package copy, marketing materials, and legal text for 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 knowledge of project to clearly communicate developer intent and enhance the user experience through clear and well-written text in target language.
- Provides some cultural and creative input regarding localizing Nintendo products for the Americas.
- May inform management in a timely manner regarding development schedule challenges, changes, and delays.
- May assist with the planning and direction of voice-recording sessions.
- 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 contribute to the naming process for game terms in target language.
- May test and evaluate games and products and provide feedback regarding design and content for Nintendo of America (NOA) territories.
- May act as a product subject matter expert to assist other NOA departments with game-related support, including demonstrating games internally and capturing video and screenshots.
- May collaborate with localization staff at Nintendo of Europe (NOE) to achieve alignment when necessary by creating process efficiencies and leveraging resources.
- May review machine translation, text from outsourcing and global partners for accuracy and consistency.
- May review products for Legal and ESRB compliance and make recommendations for changes based on target audience/business need.
- May participate in content discussions and game evaluations and may make recommendations on what games are brought to market.
- May provide guidance to improve overall game play, presentation, and user experience for product release in the Americas.
- Maintains awareness of culturalization topics, may identify issues and propose solutions as needed.
- May perform translation and interpreting for other departments and subsidiaries as required.
- May provide feedback on machine translation and other tools.
MARKETING
- Communicates product strengths, features, and differentiation points to upper management, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders.
- Reviews and evaluates product concepts and designs for acquisition, participates in planning marketing strategies, provides input into the development of marketing materials, and/or coordinates resources.
- Generates game-related content for websites, social media, and other consumer-facing portals.
- May demonstrate games to media, participate in interviews, present on live streams, and support other promotional efforts.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
- One to three years of localization or related experience.
- Awareness and understanding of global localization issues and market preferences.
- Ability to make recommendations regarding cultural/localization issues affecting software products.
- Ability to grasp and preserve the creative vision of products during the localization process.
- Translation/copywriting/copyediting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the game-development process helpful.
- Experience producing high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Experience working with global teams helpful.
- Familiarity with Nintendo franchises, products, and history.
- Familiarity with historical and current video game industry for console, PC, and mobile markets.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly become proficient with complex proprietary software.
- Familiarity with Slack, Jira, and Confluence.
- Familiarity with how tags work in programming languages preferred.
- Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.
- Strong translation and writing skills required.
- Awareness and understanding of Brazilian market preferences and Portuguese language localization issues are helpful.
- Familiarity with Brazilian history, culture, customs and business protocol helpful.
- Familiarity with localization/CAT tools like translation memory, machine translation, and parsing tools, as well as content management tools helpful.
- Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Requires basic knowledge of theories, principles and concepts within localization; has exposure to current practices and procedures through coursework or internship.
- Undergraduate degree in target language, Linguistics, Translation, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Valid passport may be required.
- Bilingual Requirements
- Native fluency in Portuguese.
- Experience translating and editing in Brazilian Portuguese language required.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.
This position includes a base pay range of $37.26 - $59.62 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.
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