[Limited Term] Associate Localization Planner - Bilingual Japanese

Nintendo of America is dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences. The Associate Localization Planner will act as a liaison with global localization teams, manage project logistics, and support the localization process while maintaining relationships with developers and partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Partners and acts as a liaison with global localization teams to establish and maintain processes for managing scope, schedule, and milestones through project lifecycle
• Coordinates day-to-day logistics of tasks generated from assigned projects, disseminates project information to appropriate teams, and provides support through completion
• Supports Project Sponsors to effectively resolve and improve localization process and workflow; contributes to the adaptation of standardized processes, documentation, and tools to maintain and improve localization process and workflow
• Communicates and maintains relationships with overseas and domestic first-, second-, and third-party developers and/or external partners regarding software and service localization through project lifecycle
• Maintains cultural and asset review database to preserve datapoints accumulated from localization projects
• Monitors budgets and consults all necessary stakeholders if supplemental budgets are needed
• Monitors schedule and language progress; consults with language leads to understand the scope of remaining work and coordinates schedule fluctuation and negotiation
• May create and monitor recording budgets, as well as assist with contract preparation and billing processes, by working with recording studios, actors' agents, and internal stakeholders for voice recording
• Some limited collaboration with global localization teams and internal stakeholders to resolve cultural and localization issues
• Some limited facilitation of communication and coordination with other internal teams and stakeholders
• Plays pre-production software to gain deep understanding of the project
• Develops post-mortem reports and archives materials upon project completion
• May test and evaluate games and products and provide feedback regarding design and content for NOA territories
• May demonstrate products in videos, livestreams and live demos, and support other promotional efforts
• Works with highly sensitive and confidential material on a regular basis
• Translates, generates, and centralizes materials including spec docs and other development-related information
• Interprets meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization
• May interpret for developers in media interviews and/or presentations

Skills

• One to three years of related experience
• Experience working with global teams and familiarity with console, PC, and mobile video game markets
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of Japanese and American culture, and familiarity with Japanese business protocol
• Knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and ability to learn and adapt to proprietary software
• Professional experience with full understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) preferred
• Valid passport may required for international travel
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Communication, Business, a related field or equivalent education and experience required
• Bilingual role requires all of the above, as well as strong spoken and written communication skills, experience interpreting business meetings and/or conference calls, and Level 1 certification on the Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered
• Professional experience with full understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) preferred
• Valid passport may required for international travel

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

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