Associate Localization Specialist - Japanese Job Redmond area,Washington USA,Entertainment & Gaming

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.

SUMMARY

Translates English-language game text and voiced dialogue scripts based on Japanese source text and other materials, as well as hands‑on gameplay, that capture the magic of Nintendo franchises in products and services for release in the Americas. Partners with domestic and global teams to localize Nintendo software gaming products for release in the Americas. Serves as a liaison for development partners, providing interpretation during meetings and video conferences to support game development and localization discussions.

DESCRIPTION

OF DUTIES

Translate and review game text, voice scripts, marketing materials, and supplementary development and testing‑related documents as required to support Nintendo products and services through launch and beyond.
Gain a deep understanding of assigned projects through hands‑on gameplay, study of game specifications, and collaboration with other team members.
Leverage expert knowledge of the project to clearly communicate developer intent and enhance the user experience through well‑translated text.
Provide cultural and creative input regarding localizing Nintendo products for the Americas.
Inform management in a timely manner regarding development schedule challenges, changes, and delays.
Participate in table reads and other group feedback sessions.
Work with experienced staff and mentors to hone localization skills and follow Nintendo style for a variety of franchises.
May communicate with first‑ and second‑party developers regarding Nintendo product localization.
Build and enhance 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.
Innovate and find efficiencies in the localization process.
Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, especially testing resources, to ensure high quality localization.
May test and evaluate games and products, providing feedback regarding design and content for NOA (Nintendo of America) 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 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, making recommendations on what games are brought to market.
May provide guidance to improve overall gameplay, presentation, and user experience for product release in the Americas.
Maintain awareness of culturalization topics, identify issues, and propose solutions as needed.
May act as liaison for NCL and development partners, including translating communication on behalf of NOA.
May perform translation and interpreting for other departments and subsidiaries as required.
Interpret meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization and work to improve and maintain these skills.
May participate in the hiring process by participating in interviews.
May provide feedback on machine translation and other tools.
May interpret media interviews with developers.
Communicate product strengths, features, and…