Localization Producer

1 Minute ago • 2 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

2K, a global video game company and wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive, is seeking an International Localization Producer in Montreal, Quebec. This role primarily involves supporting and managing the localization of game titles into multiple languages, including voice-over and in-game text. The producer will collaborate with global production, localization, QA, and development teams, ensuring projects are localized to the highest quality, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include managing internal and external localization teams, championing international versions for simultaneous release, identifying risks, and maintaining relationships with platform holders and marketing teams.
Must have:
  • Support and manage the localization of game titles in development into multiple languages, including voice over and in-game text.
  • Collaborate with production, localization, quality assurance, and development teams globally.
  • Manage multiple projects and include additional publishing needs for International territories.
  • Be the main European contact responsible for ensuring projects are localized to the highest quality, on time, and on budget.
  • Work closely with allocated development and publishing teams to manage the localization process for assigned projects end-to-end.
  • Directly manage internal and external localization teams to ensure all localization assets are scheduled, delivered on time and on budget.
  • Ensure visibility of international versions of titles within studios for simultaneous release.
  • Ensure international requirements are known by all development teams from the start of projects.
  • Schedule and track 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 required quality levels for approval.
  • Maintain a close relationship with First parties and stay current with their developments and requirements.
  • Work closely with marketing/PR to ensure terminology is consistent with in-game content.
  • Assist global publishing teams with quality control and milestone reviews.
Good to have:
  • 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.
  • CAT tool experience
  • Knowledge of XLOC or other Content Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of JIRA
  • Fluent in one or more foreign language

Job Details

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 providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the recruitment or interview process, perform essential job functions, and enjoy other employment benefits. Please contact us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging applications or personal email accounts to contact candidates or arrange interviews. All email communications will be exclusively via 2K.com addresses.

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