Associate Bilingual Specialist (contract)

4 Months ago • All levels • Localization • $53,000 PA - $84,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Bandai Namco seeks a bilingual specialist to review and ensure the quality of games. Must have N1 Japanese proficiency, fluency in English & Japanese, and experience in localization quality auditing. Bonus points for experience in the video game industry and knowledge of industry tools like JIRA, Confluence, and XLOC.
Must have:
  • N1 Japanese
  • Fluent English
  • Localization Audit
  • Video Game
Good to have:
  • JIRA, Confluence
  • XLOC Experience
  • Game Industry
  • Translation Memory
Perks:
  • Game Industry
  • Anime, Video Games

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is looking for a passionate Associate Bilingual Specialist (Contract) to help review and elevate our exciting IP. You will be responsible for supporting epic projects to ensure games are released with the highest regards to quality. We expect you to get hands on, play the game, review texts, listen to incoming VO, and otherwise help own the game’s linguistic quality from start to finish! You will be working closely with the Producers on our team to release the best games possible.

This is a 12 month contract position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Learn and utilize knowledge of first party requirements
  • Review and organize English recording scripts
  • Assist the Producers in preparing localized assets, including creation and maintenance of glossaries and translation memories, as well as executing voice recording sessions
  • Provide ad-hoc translations and actionable feedback on the state of the localized product
  • Be able to audit localization quality and provide actionable feedback
  • Assist the Producers in preparing as well as executing voice recording sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • N1 or equivalent level of Japanese proficiency
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English and capable of fluently conversing in both
  • Experience in auditing localization quality and providing feedback
  • Experience in the world of localization, preferably the video game industry
  • Knowledge of industry tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and XLOC (preferred)

Bonus Points

  • You are passion incarnate! You are a connoisseur of digital entertainment and enjoy anime, video games, movies, and are familiar with Bandai Namco IP.
  • The best experience is hands-on experience – you play our games and encourage others to do the same!
  • A team player and play nice with others.

Salary Range:

$53,000 - 84,000

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is providing the following notice regarding the Personal Information we collect and use in the context of this job application: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/legal/bnea-privacy-ccpanotice

About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.

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Bandai Namco is a games developer and publisher headquartered in Tokyo. Its notable titles include Pac-Man and Tekken.

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