Job Overview
Does the challenge of creating a cross-platform, live service, 3rd person shooter in Unreal Engine excite you? Join a new creative project that is being built by DPS Games be part of something truly unique. As a Localization manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of our game in various languages to the worldwide audience. Your day-to day tasks will encompass both managerial part with the cross-teams cooperation (localization managers, translators, developers) and technical hands-on work on integrating localized pieces into the game.
Reports to
Release QA Team Lead
What will you do?
- Own localization of the entire project: from the planning phase down to the integration into the game and post-release support.
- Maintain Project glossary along with the global Localization team ensuring consistency in terminology both inside and outside the game.
- Define and improve localization pipelines depending on the language, volume and project goals.
- Become the go-to person for the stakeholders from both the development side and localization managers.
- Take charge of the technical implementation: export texts, process the strings, create diff files, upload ready texts into the game, and conduct basic testing.
- Analyse localization bugs, monitor and handle their fixing.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in localization management with preferrable background in the gaming industry.
- Deep understanding of localization concepts, methodologies, tools and assets.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience in leading content localization across multiple languages.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent command of English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
- Dog-friendly office
- Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
- Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
- Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders, Professional counseling)
- Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Employee discounts
- Personal Gaming Account
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
- Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
- Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
- To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio
