Product Coordinator (Japanese Bilingual)

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

About the job:
This hybrid role requires bilingual Japanese and English fluency. Responsibilities include managing product updates, translating materials, and providing fan support. Prior localization experience and a passion for gaming are crucial.
Must have:
  • Japanese Bilingual
  • Localization Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication Skills
Good to have:
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Mobile Games
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Speaking
Perks:
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k Match

** This is a hybrid position and required to work in CA when working remotely. **


About the company:

Located in Redondo Beach, CA, GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese game company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. Publishing titles across multiple platforms ranging from console to handheld and mobile, our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming.


Position Summary:

Product Coordinator is responsible for the upkeep of a live operations product. Job duties also include maintaining records of a game title, checking for fan feedbacks, and ensuring the accuracy of the information handled. If you wish, this position may have a path towards becoming a Producer depending on performance.


What you'll be doing: 

  • Primary liaison between the Japanese development teams and GungHo America’s production team for a live operations title.
  • Responsible for monitoring product updates and maintenances.
  • Request information required for social media and marketing efforts.
  • Share fan feedback with Japanese development teams.
  • Accurately translate informational material from written Japanese to English and vice versa. 
  • Provide feedback on marketing materials.
  • Check accuracy of in-game messaging.
  • Check accuracy of messaging on all official channels.
  • Provide a helpful presence for the fans.
  • Create proposals for tournaments, giveaways, and merchandise at live events.
  • Assist with KPI data analysis.  
  • Ensure correct timings of messages, announcements, and reveals.


Qualifications and desired experience:

  • Must be business level in English and native level in Japanese (both written and verbal). 
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Between one year to two years of localization experience in the same or similar position preferred.
  • Flexible to work overtime hours as needed.
  • Willing to travel for business as needed.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the video games industry. 
  • Passion for games! 


Pluses:

  • Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and handling video equipment.
  • Experience working on mobile free-to-play titles and operating live ops games.
  • Proven track record of generating results in a data-driven environment.
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.


Why you want to work here:

At GungHo, we’re enthusiastic about creating fun games and we’re always looking for talented individuals with whom we can share our passion. We have a highly collaborative, playful, and laid-back culture where everyone wants to work together to get things done. Everyone is a true specialist in his/her own field so you will constantly learn new things from your fellow coworkers while sharing your own knowledge with them.


Perks:

  • 100% employer-paid insurances: Health insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks.


Salary Range: 

$45,000 - $52,000

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$45.0K - $52.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$48.5K/yr avg.
California, United States

About The Company

GungHo Online Entertainment America is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GungHo Online Entertainment America is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GungHo Online Entertainment America's content partners include leading developers Grasshopper Manufacture, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GungHo Online Entertainment America publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GungHo Online Entertainment America is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

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