Localization Coordinator

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Localization Coordinator is responsible for translating game-related documents such as in-game content and out-of-game materials. The position is also responsible for translating company communication between Korea and the U.S. such as emails and meetings.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

• Translate and localize game content and documents from Korean to English, ensure that the localization aligns with cultural, linguistic, industry-specific, and technical standards, Keep consistency with established style and terminology in each game, utilize effective internet research techniques to gather accurate and current information for localization tasks related to each game, coordinate with copyeditors and other translators to provide quality localization, communicate with other departments and partners to meet localization goals, and report task progress to team members and manager
• Translate email communications and meetings between teams in Korea and the US
• Maintain translation guides with the latest and important information for future translators
• Handle logistics, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed

Work Experience

• 1+ year of practical experience in translation or a related industry

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in both Korean and English at a native level
• Exceptional focus on precision and accuracy for spelling and numbers
• Outstanding abilities in writing and proofreading
• Comprehensive knowledge of intricate game mechanics and terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• 1+ year of experience in game localization
• Experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as memoQ
• Passion for gaming in both Korean and English
• Enthusiasm for localization in general
• Basic familiarity with programming language and codes
• Comfortable translating in English to Korean as well as Korean to English

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (hourly)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $27.00 - $31.50 hourly.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.