Localisation QA Tester (Filipino Linguist)

2 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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QA tester for localized games. Must have native fluency in Filipino and English, cultural understanding, attention to detail, and strong research skills.

Description

QA Localisation testing involves performing language checks on a range of yet-to-be-released games for a variety of platforms including PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii, PS Vita, DS, Switch, VR, and various mobile and tablet devices. You would be working on top gaming titles for some of the biggest publishers in the World.

As one of our Localisation QA Testers, you will be the very first person to see the localised game in its entirety – translated text, images, and the rest of the user interface all together. You’ll get to experience the project in the way it will be consumed by the end users. You will work in a multilingual project team, ensuring that game is free from grammatical errors, cultural inconsistencies and ultimately ensuring that the game is accurately localised into the target language.

Candidates with previous translation, proofreading, copywriting, or linguistic experience and those with a passion for languages, culture or gaming would also be interested in this position.

What you’ll be doing

· Identifying spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other language errors in games and text files.

· Ensuring any platform guidelines are adhered to.

· Logging details of errors/issues found and providing suggestions for improvements.

· Checking for accuracy of translation within context.

· Verifying consistency of terminology and imagery.

· Hunting for missing / wrong content.

· Ensuring the proper date/calendar/character display / format.

· Writing reports on errors/bugs found.

· Ad hoc translation.

Requirements

Native level fluency in the language you are applying for, and English
Strong cultural understanding of the language you are applying for.
Computer literacy – particularly with Excel.
Robust Internet research skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Previous experience with using different software, applications, and websites.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and collaborate within project teams.

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About The Company

PTW

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We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.

We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion.

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles

PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.

We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale.

PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657.

The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize