LQA Lead

23 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As an LQA Lead, you will be responsible for managing the linguistic quality assurance process. This includes ensuring translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent with the brand's tone. You will collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) and LQA Testers to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality standards. Your responsibilities will encompass monitoring content quality, tracking and resolving localization issues, and improving LQA processes and tools. You will also provide feedback and training to testers and prepare reports to inform stakeholders on project progress and quality metrics.
Must have:
  • Experience leading LQA teams (preferably in video games).
  • C2 fluency in English and another language (certification not required).
  • Degree in Linguistics, Translation, or related fields.
  • Availability to work on-site (non-remote) from Monday to Fridays.
  • Passion for video games and geek culture.
Perks:
  • Working for a global provider of specialist services in the games industry.
  • Full training and the opportunity to work on major game clients and projects.
  • Attractive remuneration and holidays.
  • Regular team competitions with prizes.
  • Inclusion in an extensive social calendar.
  • A supportive and inclusive community for all.
  • Dedicated employee wellbeing program.
  • Regular progression opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with a global multi-lingual workforce.

Job Details

About the company Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.  Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc About the role As an LQA Lead you will manage the linguistic quality assurance, ensuring translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent with the brand's tone. You will be coordinating with the PM and LQA Tester to meet project deadlines and uphold high quality standards. Responsibilities include monitoring content quality, tracking and resolving localization issues, and improving LQA processes and tools. Additionally, the LQA Lead provides feedback and training to testers and prepares reports to keep stakeholders informed on project progress and quality metrics. Key Responsibilities:  Manage LQA Testing: Oversee all aspects of linguistic quality testing, ensuring that the output meet high standards for accuracy, cultural relevance, and tone.  Coordinate with Teams: Work closely with PM and LQA Tester to streamline the LQA process and resolve issues quickly.  Resource Management: Assign and manage LQA testers, both in-house and external, to meet project deadlines and quality goals.  Quality Control: Review and monitor the quality of localized content across all languages, maintaining consistency and adherence to style guides.  Issue Tracking: Identify, document, and track localization issues, coordinating with relevant teams for fixes.  Process Improvement: Develop and refine LQA processes, tools, and guidelines to improve efficiency and quality over time.  Feedback and Training: Provide constructive feedback and training to LQA testers to uphold quality standards across projects.  Reporting: Prepare reports on LQA progress, issue trends, and quality metrics for stakeholders.  Stay Updated: Keep up with industry trends and updates in localization practices and gaming terminology. Requirements Experience leading LQA teams (preferrable in videogames); C2 fluency in English and other language (certification not required); Degree in Linguistics, Translation or related fields. Availability to work on-site (non-remote) from Monday to Fridays; Passion for videogames and geek culture. What we offer: You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities. Working Condition: On-Site in our Studio in Braga, Portugal 8:00 to 17:00, Mondays through Fridays ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH For more career opportunities, visit our career page: www.side.inc/careers

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We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over three decades, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.

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