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 https://www.nintendo.com/.
** This is a CONTRACT position
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Accurately translates, reviews, proofreads and edits text for context, grammar and punctuation issues
Provides or reviews translations, context, guidelines and conventions, sometimes in a technical nature
May oversee proofing of manuals and other publications
Follows compliance with strict Nintendo confidentiality and hardware/software security policies
Provides critical analysis and feedback in a clear and concise way
Mentors associate text specialists and testers regarding bug write-ups and text issues
Delegates tasks to team members when functioning as the PPE Translation coordinator
Initiates and participates in team-improvement processes
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
One to three years of related experience
Fluent in English/French with strong bilingual oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of Nintendo hardware terminology and error messages
Strong copy-editing skills
Ability to handle several projects at different stages of development
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to function and excel in a highly confidential environment
Ability to maintain high quality results under tight deadlines
PC skills (Microsoft Office products and browser-based software preferred)
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 $32.76 - $49.19 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.
Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.
Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.
For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.