Senior Localization Project Manager - South Korea (m/f/d) - Video Game Localization

3 Months ago • 2-3 Years • Localization • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Altagram is looking for a Senior Localization Project Manager to join their team in Seoul, South Korea. This role requires strong Korean-English skills, 2+ years of experience in localization project management, and a passion for video games. The ideal candidate will have experience with localization workflows and audio projects, as well as familiarity with industry software and tools.
Must have:
  • Localization Project Management
  • Korean-English Skills
  • Video Game Industry
  • Localization Workflows
Good to have:
  • Audio Projects
  • LQA Testing
  • Chinese, Korean
  • Japanese Language
Perks:
  • Flexible Hours
  • Career Progression
LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!
Altagram is seeking a dynamic Senior Localization Project Manager (m/f/d) to join our team at our office in Seoul, South Korea. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project management while nurturing and expanding client relationships across Asia.

You will collaborate closely with our headquarters in Berlin, Germany, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with global objectives. Additionally, you will report directly to the Team Lead in our Korea office, playing a key role in driving both regional and international success.


YOUR ROLE

  • Leading and coordinating daily business to ensure the best localization quality of video game titles.
  • Creating and controlling project budgets and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are issued on time.
  • Monitoring localization quality, devising and implementing strategies to ensure delivered quality (through QA checks, metrics, resource evaluation, etc.)
  • Financial reporting to HQ, account monitoring for client and vendor invoices.
  • Support the business development on the Asian market: Preparing and attending industry events, connecting with prospective clients while representing the company.
  • Establishing partnerships with recording studios and encouraging expansion of language portfolio through freelance sourcing.
  • Hosting kick-off and post-mortem meetings.
  • Support the recruitment of new team members.
  • Improving workflows.
Your profile
  • Excellent written and verbal Korean to English skills, another language is an advantage (Chinese, Korean or Japanese).  
  • In-depth understanding of localization and all its processes.
  • 2/3+ years of experience as a localization project manager.
  • Experience in an agency or publisher within the game or localization industry is required.
  • Experience in managing localization workflows.
  • Experience with audio projects and/or LQA testing is a big plus.
  • Very strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, innovative and creative.
  • Client-facing and negotiation skills.
  • Passion for video games.
  • Knowledge of standard industry software, file types and localization tools, e.g., MemoQ, Plunet.
  • Familiarity with the principles of internationalization and globalization
Why us?
The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their mutual care and understanding. As a part of this team, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate individuals who share your attention to detail and love for games. We bring together top talent from various levels of experience, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned professionals.

At Altagram, everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences, and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive to create an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes everyone. We firmly believe that by embracing each person’s story - regardless of its origin - we will thrive through this collective knowledge! Our diverse perspectives will empower us on our journey toward innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.

Join us today and let your voice help shape tomorrow!


SOME OF OUR BENEFITS 

  • Get a close look into the game localization industry with experienced colleagues by your side.
  • Choose your own adventure: whether you prefer going solo by working from home or having the support of your teammates around at the office, it’s up to you.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Watch your career progress along with our company.
  • Be a respected member of a team – your thoughts, opinions and feelings matter to us.
  • An inclusive environment, where everyone is valued.
  • Level up with our various sponsored workshops and masterclasses.
About us
Altagram is a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency. The company was founded in 2013 by Marie Amigues and is headquartered in Berlin, with additional offices in Montréal and Seoul.

Our team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of services, from localization, voice-over recording, quality assurance to culturalization. We provide customized solutions to meet our clients' needs in over 65 languages, working with some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.


 
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About The Company

A good video game has the ability to completely immerse its players in a different reality. 

Our mission is to give each game the uniquely tailored localization it deserves. This is the spirit that drives our work at Altagram, day after day. We are passionate about video games and driven by the idea of contributing to the launch of a successful title. It takes passion and expertise to achieve the level of quality that will make your game different and stand out in the marketplace.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with headquarters in Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. Altagram brings together a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. 


Altagram devises personalized and effective solutions for developers'​ and publishers'​ needs in over 50 languages, guaranteeing the highest quality localization each and every time. Through our flexibility, reliability, passion and quality-oriented thinking our ultimate goals are satisfied customers and happy players.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with offices in Berlin, Germany, Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5,500 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience. 


Think Global - Go Local! 


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