Localization Producer II

As a Localization Producer reporting to the localization production leader and supporting our interactive products, you believe that authentic and immersive localization enriches a global audience's gaming experience. 

You'll work with Development teams and Localization leadership in regional offices to build a high-functioning Localization discipline and to meet the goals of several, simultaneous projects. You've dedicated a lot of time thinking about the balance of speedy content creation and quality and can help product teams balance the two. You have an internal game development experience with a special focus on localization. At the end of the day, you won't be satisfied until players around the world experience an authentically immersive game.

Responsibilities:

• Build sustainable pipelines, always considering the future and putting scalability at the forefront
• Identify project risks, create mitigation plans, and communicate them with all relevant partners
• Champion the tenets of holistic ownership of products and processes from end-to-end while engaging all partners concerning localization.
• Advocate for the vision of the localized experience, building relationships with developers and regional teams
• Gather, interpret, and use data to illustrate issues and drive change at the product level
• Ensure that our dev practices incorporate internationalization and global mindset as part of the core philosophy
• Communicate the goals and status of your project(s) to senior leaders to achieve constant partner alignment across the organization
• Showcase exemplary communication skills: listening to, speaking with, and resolving conflicts with members of dynamic disciplines all while remaining objective in challenging situations
• Connect centrally located Rioters with Rioters in other regions, developing lines of communication and encouraging holistic teamwork
• Develop the production muscle of the localization discipline by providing mentorship to junior producers and working with senior production members to identify needs

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years as a game producer and have a background in Localization in a AAA gaming studio; you have the experience needed to set localization up for success, in any genre
• Experience working with multiple technical and creative disciplines
• Ability to understand, simplify, and solve any problem even through constant change
• Comfort working with all teams to drive results
• Experience with the tools of the trade: you're conversant in localization content management systems, version control systems, and media localization tools 
• Knowledge of office type programs, experience with software and tools related to planning, scheduling, and QA
• An Agile advocate: you're familiar with Agile methodologies when applied to localization. You understand the difference between "doing Agile" and "being Agile"
• A Loc pro: you have an in-depth knowledge of game localization and you're well versed in multiple forms of media; you're knowledgeable of the voice recording process as it applies to the multiple locales
• Ability to make data "speak" through analysis and application on a large-scale

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience driving production in a live product environment
• Track record of successfully partnering with globally disparate teams/stakeholders

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the and . Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of and our ongoing work to build the .

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.