Overview
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by influential game development studios. Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles spans popular genres such as sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization, Marvel's Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. 2K is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don\'t meet every requirement for the role. If you\'re interested in the job, we encourage you to apply.
Position
2K Shared Development Studios is growing its localization teams and is seeking a Translator to work on multiple 2K projects. You will be passionate about delivering high-quality translation and about growing junior translators in their careers.
What You Will Do
Translate 2K game documents in various formats (.xlsx, .docx, .txt), directly in CMS databases such as XLOC, or in memoQ.
Proofread and edit translations from external vendors.
Create, maintain, and update style guides and terminology for 2K intellectual properties in Spanish.
Translate/trans-create all 2K localization material from English to Spanish to a high-quality standard that matches the specific style, tone, and voice.
Familiarize yourself with and become an expert on every 2K intellectual property in Spanish.
Mentor Junior Translators.
Be 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.
Research various sources, including dictionaries and internal reference material, to find the correct translation.
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 others on translation memory software, such as memoQ, to increase efficiency and consistency.
Types of translation
You can translate a variety of content, including but not limited to:
In-game text (UI)
Dialogue/Subtitles
Songs
Marketing and advertising
Press Releases
Websites
Packaging
Manuals
Player support
Community content
What Will Make You A Great Fit
Passionate about video games and localization.
Spanish native speaker.
English: Fluent speaker.
Very good understanding of source and target language culture.
Thorough comprehension of the video game localization process.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Understand 2K quality standards and ensure they are upheld.
Ability to adapt to new software and processes.
Videogame translation experience: 3 years.
Experience in trans-creation and script adaptation is a must.
Excellent writing skills and command of grammar with a good sense of flow/style.
Proven knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel), Google Sheets, memoQ (or other CAT tools) and terminology management.
Capable of working quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
A minimum average output of 2,000 to 2,500 words per day is required.
What Will Help You Succeed
University degree or professional background in translation.
Love working with developers, identifying their needs, and building the future of Localization.
Additional language is a plus.
Familiarity with XLOC or other Content Management Tools.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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