Localization Specialist/Translator RU-EN (Native English speaker)

13 Hours ago • 2 Years + • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming is seeking a Localization Specialist/Translator RU-EN with native English speaking skills to join their Localization & Documentation Department. This role involves localizing company products and engaging with the player community in their native languages. The core responsibility is the localization and cultural adaptation of games, apps, and websites, ensuring effective communication with players across different regions. Key duties include analyzing Russian texts, localizing them into English, proofreading English content, planning and overseeing localization into other languages, and collaborating with other teams to prepare localized assets.
Must have:
  • 2+ years as translator/localization specialist/editor
  • Native English speaker
  • Excellent Russian written and spoken skills
  • Linguistics or language studies education
  • Knowledge of gaming industry terminology
  • Experience in team problem-solving
Good to have:
  • Experience in the gaming industry
  • Content writing experience
  • Knowledge of TMS/localization tools
Perks:
  • Additional paid time off
  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Multisport card
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

Wargaming is seeking to hire a Localization Specialist/Translator RU-EN (Native English speaker) to join the Localization & Documentation Department, which is responsible for localizing all the company's products and engaging with a large player community in their native languages.

Localization and cultural adaptation of games, apps, and websites form the backbone of our work. Our task is to communicate in the players' languages while considering the specifics of each region.

Reports to

Localization Team Lead

What will you do?

  • Analyze Russian texts and localize them into English

  • Proofread English texts

  • Plan, organize, and oversee localization into other languages

  • Cooperate with other teams and offices to prepare localized assets

What are we looking for?

  • 2+ years of experience as a translator/localization specialist/editor

  • Native English speaker

  • Excellent command of both written and spoken Russian

  • Education in linguistics or language studies

  • Knowledge of the gaming industry and its specialized terminology

  • Experience working on a team to solve tasks together

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Experience working in the gaming industry

  • Experience in writing various types of content (fictional, technical, advertising, informational, motivational, UI/UX, etc.)

  • Knowledge of TMS/localization tools (Smartcat, MemoQ, Phrase, Trados, etc.)

Work mode

  • Remote from Poland

  • This role isn't eligible for relocation support

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Warsaw include:

  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave) on top of the statutory minimum

  • Sick Leave 100% Compensation (10 days per calendar year)

  • Career development and education opportunities within the company

  • Premium Private Health Care 

  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)

  • Multisport card

  • Personal Gaming Account 

  • Company events

  • Seniority Awards  

  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward  

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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