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SUMMARY:
Checks in-game text during the localization process, both in-file and on-device. Consider language and region-specific cultural and linguistic requirements, reports issues, and provide possible solutions in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Checks consumer-facing documents and in-game text and voice for context, grammar, spelling, possible trademark issues, and overall presentation.
- Leverages language and cultural expertise when reviewing text, to ensure that the resulting experience resonates with the user and reflects the intent of the developer.
- Uses testing toolset to report bugs and confirm fixes in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide feedback to leadership to inform project test plans, tool usage/features, etc.
- Works regularly with translation and writing staff to monitor progress and address text issues with the shared goal of improving testing quality and procedure.
- Ability to handle multiple testing projects and consistently meet deadlines.
- 1-3 years of proofreading experience in a high-volume, deadline-oriented setting in Quality Assurance industry.
- Advanced level proficiency and formal or professional experience in publishing and/or editing Brazilian Portuguese.
- Experience in publishing and/or editing.
- Ability to identify possible culturalization issues and propose possible solutions.
- Strong familiarity with Nintendo franchises and awareness of industry trends, especially in target market.
- Highly organized and be able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
- Undergraduate degree in target language or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
