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Nexon America · 2 days ago

Localization Specialist (Temporary)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$31/hr - $36/hr

2+ years exp

Nexon America is a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds. They are seeking a Localization Specialist responsible for translating and localizing game content from Korean to English, ensuring cultural and technical accuracy, and coordinating with other team members to meet localization goals.

GamingInformation TechnologyInternetPC GamesPublishingSoftware

Responsibilities

Translate and localize game content and documents from Korean to English

Ensure that the localization aligns with cultural, linguistic, industry-specific, and technical standards

Keep consistency with established style and terminology in each game

Maintain translation guides with the latest and important information for future translators

Utilize effective internet research techniques to gather accurate and current information for localization tasks related to each game

Coordinate with copyeditors and other translators to provide quality localization

Communicate with other departments and partners to meet localization goals

Train other translators and review their work to share feedback

Report task progress to team members and manager

Translate email communications and meetings between teams in Korea and the US

Handle logistics, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualification

Game localization experienceCAT tools proficiencyKorean to English translationCreative writing techniquesGame mechanics knowledgeTask managementProofreading abilitiesEnthusiasm for localizationPassion for gamingEffective communication skills

Required

2+ years of related work experience

2+ years of game localization experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Proficiency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in both Korean and English at a native level

Comfortable translating in English to Korean as well as Korean to English

Exceptional focus on precision and accuracy for spelling and numbers

Outstanding abilities in writing and proofreading

Comprehensive knowledge of intricate game mechanics and terminology

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as memoQ

Basic familiarity with programming language and codes

Creative writing techniques

Enthusiasm for localization in general

Passion for gaming in both the Korean and English language

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Food trucks

Happy hours

Team events

Company

Nexon America

Nexon is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people.

Founded in 2002

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

201-500 employees