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Nintendo of America Inc. CONTRACT - Localization Specialist (Japanese) - 24000000AR in Kirkland, Washington
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 https://www.nintendo.com/ . ** This is a CONTRACT position DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
LOCALIZATION
Translates and reviews game text, voice scripts, marketing materials, and supplementary development and
testing-related documents and materials as required to support 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 expert knowledge of project to clearly communicate developer intent and enhance the user
experience through clear and well-translated text.
Provides cultural and creative input regarding localizing Nintendo products for the Americas.
Informs management in a timely manner regarding development schedule challenges, changes, and
delays.
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 communicate with first- and second-party developers regarding Nintendo product localization.
Builds and enhances relationships with Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) creative and development
partners.
May contribute to the naming process for game terms.
May assist with the planning and preparation for voice recording sessions.
Innovates and finds efficiencies in the localization process.
Collaborates closely with internal and external partners, especially testing resources, to ensure high quality
of localization.
May test and evaluate games and products and provide feedback regarding design and content for NOA
(Nintendo of America) territories.
May act as a product subject matter expert to assist other NOA (Nintendo of America) departments with
game-related support, including demonstrating games internally and capturing video and screenshots.
May collaborate with localization staff at NOE (Nintendo of Europe) 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 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 nee