Localization Producer

1 Day ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The International Localisation Producer will support and manage the localization of upcoming game titles into multiple languages, including voice-over and in-game text. This role involves collaboration with production, localization, quality assurance, and development teams globally. Responsibilities include managing localization projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and working closely with various teams to guarantee high-quality localization. The producer will also ensure international requirements are known, identify and communicate project risks, and work with QA departments. The main European contact will be responsible for ensuring projects are localized to the highest quality, on time and on budget as well as supporting the lead production teams.
Must have:
  • Manage localization process for assigned projects end-to-end.
  • Manage internal and external localization teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget.
  • Communicate International requirements across all development teams.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience with AAA products preferred.
  • Experience with bug tracking software.
  • CAT tool experience.
  • Knowledge of XLOC or other Content Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of JIRA.
  • Fluent in one or more foreign language.

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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

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!

 

What You’ll Do

Primarily to support and manage the localisation of upcoming game titles in development into multiple languages, including voice over and in-game text. Working with production, localisation, quality assurance and development teams around the globe, all candidates will need to be self-motivated, highly organised and possess strong communication, scheduling and relationship building skills. The role requires managing multiple projects and will also include additional publishing needs for International territories.

 

The International Localisation Producer is the main European contact responsible for ensuring that projects are localised to the highest quality, on time and on budget as well as supporting the lead production teams.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with allocated development and publishing teams to manage the localisation process for assigned projects from end-to-end.
  • To directly manage internal and external localisation teams on allocated titles to ensure that all localisation assets are scheduled, delivered on time and on budget.
  • Champion International versions of titles to ensure relevant focus within studios to ensure simultaneous release dates.
  • To ensure International requirements are known by all development teams when projects are started.
  • Schedule and track relevant game development from an International perspective, proactively identifying potential problems and seeking solutions.
  • Identify and communicate project risks and instigate contingency plans.
  • Work closely with QA departments to achieve timely submissions at the required quality levels to gain approval.
  • To have a close relationship with First parties where relevant and to remain current with all First party developments.
  • To work closely with marketing/PR to ensure that terminology is consistent with in-game content.
  • Travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
  • To assist the global publishing teams with quality control and milestone reviews where relevant.

 

What We Need

  • Strong knowledge and experience of the Localisation process.
  • 2+ years of experience in internal or external game development or publishing.
  • Proven track record in project localisation management.
  • Experience with AAA products preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills.
  • Experience building and managing relationships with Localisation vendors and other external resources.
  • Experience managing, mitigating and resolving risks.
  • Understanding of various production processes and methodologies.

 

What Will Make You A Great Fit

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack.
  • Experience with bug tracking software.
  • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
  • Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at one time.
  • Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with all co-workers on all levels of the organization.
  • Must display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.
  • Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and learn new processes quickly while pro-actively seeking out training as needed.
  • Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Adept at building relationships throughout the organization.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to self-prioritize effectively, to ensure key items are delivered to meet immediate project needs.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate risks and obstacles to project owners, as well as to upper management.
  • Strong industry understanding and knowledge.

 

Advantageous Skills:

  • CAT tool experience
  • Knowledge of XLOC or other Content Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of JIRA
  • Fluent in one or more foreign language

 

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 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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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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