Localization Language Lead - Italian

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2K Shared Development Studios, the worldwide centralized services group, is growing its localization teams. We are seeking a Senior Translator to work on multiple 2K projects. You are as passionate about delivering high-quality translation as about growing translators in their careers.

The Sr Translator coordinates, facilitates, and is the bridge between multiple partners, internal and external. This is a great opportunity to join a team of Localization enthusiasts focused on delivering best in class video game localization.

Your role is to convert English text into Italian using your language skills. Your translations will need to be culturally and linguistically relevant to both projects and target audience while matching the source context/meaning and be aware of any cultural sensitivity, under the supervision of the Production group.

• Translate 2K games documents in any given format (.xlsx, .docx, .txt, directly in CMS database: XLOC, in memo
  
  Q).
• You will be responsible for leading the translation teams on several of 2K IPs.
• Create, maintain, and update style guides and terminology for 2K intellectual properties in Italian.
• Advise on aspects of Italian language and culture.
• Translate/trans-create all 2K localization material from English to Italian to a high-quality standard that matches the specific style, tone, and voice.
• Familiarize yourself with and become the go-to expert on every 2K intellectual property in Italian.
• Lead translation teams.
• You are responsible for all linguistic aspects of your assigned translations, ensuring the best possible quality.
• Suggest improvements to the translation process to achieve best-in-class translation.
• To find the correct translation, research various sources, including dictionaries, hardware manufacturers’ terminology guides, and internal reference material.
• Make required cultural changes to the text to fit the target market.
• Collaborate with a multilingual team of translators and cross-reference issues/goals.
• Train other members on CAT tool, such as memo
  
  Q to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Write documentation (How-To, Tutorials, Guides) for CAT tool to facilitate new translators enrollment and to improve the current translation team’s proficiency with CAT tools.

You can translate a variety of content, including but not limited to:

• In-game text (UI)
• Songs
• Marketing and advertising
• Press…