Contract - Localization Specialist (Portuguese)

2 Months ago • 1-3 Years • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

This contract position with Nintendo of America requires a Localization Specialist (Portuguese) fluent in Portuguese translation and editing. Responsibilities include translating game text, voice scripts, and marketing materials. The role involves collaborating with developers, providing cultural input, and ensuring quality and consistency. Experience in localization and game development is preferred. The specialist will participate in various stages of product development and marketing, possibly including voice recording sessions, testing, and feedback. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Redmond, WA, until the end of 2025.
Must have:
  • Native fluency in Portuguese
  • Translation/editing experience
  • Localization experience (1-3 years)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Understanding of localization issues
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of game development
  • Familiarity with Nintendo franchises
  • Experience with CAT tools
  • Understanding of US/Latin American markets
  • Copywriting/copyediting experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays

Job Details

 
Nintendo of America Inc.
 

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
  
Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at .

 
** This is a CONTRACT position through to the end of 2025
 
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • LOCALIZATION
    • Translates and adapts target-language game text, voice scripts, and other materials, including but not limited to manuals, package copy, marketing materials, and legal text for Nintendo products and services through launch and beyond.
    • Gains a deep understanding of assigned projects through hands-on game play, study of game specifications, and collaboration with other team members.
    • Leverages knowledge of project to clearly communicate developer intent and enhance the user experience through clear and well-written text in target language.
    • Provides some cultural and creative input regarding localizing Nintendo products for the Americas.
    • May inform management in a timely manner regarding development schedule challenges, changes, and delays.
    • May assist with the planning and direction of voice-recording sessions.
    • Participates in table reads and other group feedback sessions.
    • Works with experienced staff and mentors to hone localization skills to follow Nintendo style for a variety of franchises.
    • May contribute to the naming process for game terms in target language.
    • May test and evaluate games and products and provide feedback regarding design and content for Nintendo of America (NOA) territories.
    • May act as a product subject matter expert to assist other NOA departments with game-related support, including demonstrating games internally and capturing video and screenshots.
    • May collaborate with localization staff at Nintendo of Europe (NOE) to achieve alignment when necessary by creating process efficiencies and leveraging resources.
    • May review machine translation, text from outsourcing and global partners for accuracy and consistency.
    • May review products for Legal and ESRB compliance and make recommendations for changes based on target audience/business need.
    • May participate in content discussions and game evaluations and may make recommendations on what games are brought to market.
    • May provide guidance to improve overall game play, presentation, and user experience for product release in the Americas.
    • Maintains awareness of culturalization topics, may identify issues and propose solutions as needed.
    • May perform translation and interpreting for other departments and subsidiaries as required.
    • May provide feedback on machine translation and other tools.
  • MARKETING
    • Communicates product strengths, features, and differentiation points to upper management, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders.
    • Reviews and evaluates product concepts and designs for acquisition, participates in planning marketing strategies, provides input into the development of marketing materials, and/or coordinates resources.
    • Generates game-related content for websites, social media, and other consumer-facing portals.
    • May demonstrate games to media, participate in interviews, present on live streams, and support other promotional efforts.
 

  
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
  • One to three years of localization or related experience.
  • Awareness and understanding of global localization issues and market preferences.
  • Ability to make recommendations regarding cultural/localization issues affecting software products.
  • Ability to grasp and preserve the creative vision of products during the localization process.
  • Translation/copywriting/copyediting experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of the game-development process helpful.
  • Experience producing high-quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Experience working with global teams helpful.
  • Familiarity with Nintendo franchises, products, and history.
  • Familiarity with historical and current video game industry for console, PC, and mobile markets.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly become proficient with complex proprietary software.
  • Familiarity with Slack, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Familiarity with how tags work in programming languages preferred.
  • Ability to work in a highly confidential environment.
  • Strong translation and writing skills required.
  • Awareness and understanding of US/Canadian/Latin American/Brazilian market preferences and target language localization issue helpful.
  • Familiarity with US/Canadian/Latin American/Brazilian history, culture, customs and business protocol helpful.
  • Familiarity with localization/CAT tools like translation memory, machine translation, and parsing tools, as well as content management tools helpful.
  • Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in Portuguese.
  • Requires basic knowledge of theories, principles and concepts
  • Undergraduate degree in target language, Linguistics, Translation, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Valid passport may be required for international travel.
  • This position is Hybrid and requires on-site work in Redmond, WA
  • Bilingual Requirements:
    • Native fluency in Portuguese.
    • Experience translating and editing in target language required.
   
  Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
    

** This is a CONTRACT position 

    

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. 

    

This contract position has a base pay range of $26.25 - $44.10 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits may include medical, dental and vision, 401(k), basic/supplemental life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and up to 6 paid holidays per year. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

     
 
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JOB DATE: March 20, 2025

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