Localization Lead - French

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Localization Lead, the candidate will be responsible for translating English text into French while maintaining cultural and linguistic relevance. The role involves leading translation teams, creating and maintaining style guides, and ensuring the highest quality translations for various 2K projects. Responsibilities include translating game documents, advising on language and cultural aspects, and ensuring the best possible quality. The role requires a deep understanding of video game localization and the ability to work independently and within a team.
Must have:
  • French native speaker
  • Fluent in English
  • 5+ years of video game translation experience
  • Experience in trans-creation and copywriting
  • Proficiency in CAT tools like memoQ
Good to have:
  • University degree in translation
  • Experience with XLOC or other Content Management Tools
  • Additional language proficiency

Job Details

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. 
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Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and feel prepared to join a dynamic team at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

2K Shared Development Studios, the worldwide centralized services group, is growing its localization teams. We are seeking a Senior Translator to work on multiple 2K projects. You are as passionate about delivering high-quality translation as about growing translators in their careers.

The Sr Translator coordinates, facilitates, and is the bridge between multiple partners, internal and external. This is a great opportunity to join a team of Localization enthusiasts focused on delivering best in class video game localization.

Your role is to convert English text into French using your language skills. Your translations will need to be culturally and linguistically relevant to both projects and target audience while matching the source context/meaning and be aware of any cultural sensitivity, under the supervision of the Production group.

 

What You Will Do

  • Translate 2K games documents in any given format (.xlsx, .docx, .txt, directly in CMS database: XLOC, in memoQ).
  • You will be responsible for leading the translation teams on several of 2K IPs.
  • Create, maintain, and update style guides and terminology for 2K intellectual properties in French.
  • Advise on aspects of French language and culture.
  • Translate/trans-create all 2K localization material from English to French to a high-quality standard that matches the specific style, tone, and voice.
  • Familiarize yourself with and become the go-to expert on every 2K intellectual property in French.
  • Lead translation teams.
  • You are responsible for all linguistic aspects of your assigned translations, ensuring the best possible quality.
  • Suggest improvements to the translation process to achieve best-in-class translation.
  • To find the correct translation, research various sources, including dictionaries, hardware manufacturers’ terminology guides, and internal reference material.
  • Make required cultural changes to the text to fit the target market.
  • Collaborate with a multilingual team of translators and cross-reference issues/goals.
  • Train other members on CAT tool, such as memoQ to increase efficiency and consistency.
  • Write documentation (How-To, Tutorials, Guides) for CAT tool to facilitate new translators enrollment and to improve the current translation team’s proficiency with CAT tools.

 

Types of translation

You can translate a variety of content, including but not limited to:

  • In-game text (UI)
  • Dialogue/Subtitles
  • Songs
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Press Releases
  • Websites
  • Packaging
  • Manuals
  • Player support
  • Community content

 

What Will Make You A Great Fit

  • Passionate about video games and localization.
  • French native speaker.
  • English: Fluent speaker.
  • Very good understanding of the source and target language culture.
  • Thorough comprehension of the video game localization process
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Understand 2K’s quality standards and ensure they are always upheld.
  • Ability to adapt to new software and processes.
  • Videogame translation experience: 5 years
  • Experience in trans-creation, script adaptation, copywriting a must.
  • Excellent writing skills and command of grammar mixed with a good sense of flow/style.
  • Proven knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel), Google Sheets, memoQ (or other CAT tool) and terminology management.
  • Capable of working quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • A minimum average output of 2,000 to 2,500 words per day will be required.

 

What Will Help You Succeed

  • University degree and professional background in translation.
  • Love working with Developers, identifying their needs, and building the future of Localization.
  • Additional language is a plus.
  • Familiarity with XLOC or other Content Management Tools.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

 

 

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2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.


Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.


At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

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