Multilingual Localization Specialist

Requisition Number: 151938

Position Title: Localization Specialist I

External Description:

Please note that this opportunity is for a 12-month contract.

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

 

The Challenge Ahead:

As a Multilingual Localization Specialist, you will coordinate assigned localization projects with external resources (translation agencies and freelancers) for a timely delivery of high-quality translations in a fast-paced environment.

 

What a Multilingual Localization Specialist does at EA:

• Prepare asset localization in collaboration with remote teams such as Project Management, Testing, Engineering, Audio and Publishing teams.
• Maintain project TMs, glossaries, and project process knowledge base.
• Work closely with Localization Vendor Specialists on resource allocation and provide them with vendor service quality feedback.
• Regularly prepare Quality Evaluation jobs for Vendor Management and take necessary steps according to the results, share results with relevant teams.
• Anticipate risks and analyze issues in schedule, budget, quality, technology, etc. to propose solutions that ensure that all potential issues are solved and escalated to the relevant teams as early as possible.
• Follow up on project status and schedules and provide regular status reports to all stakeholders (internal and external) and management.
• Monitor the localization budget and control project costs, create reports and flag risks.
• Take necessary steps to ensure cost-efficient, accurate, transparent, and timely billing of translation jobs to internal partners.
• Analyze project post-mortems and other KPIs related to service and quality to propose actions for the improvement of processes in future titles.
• Perform Machine Translation (MT) tests to evaluate MT-readiness of assigned projects
• Work with the internal MT focus group to come up with new MT use cases for the assigned projects
• Train MT engines with project databases to increase raw MT output quality

 

The next great EA Multilingual Localization Specialist also needs:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role (Localization or Translation Project Manager)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Excellent project management skills
• Knowledge of CAT tools, Wordbee and SDL
• Very good command of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure with daily deliveries and tight deadlines
• Open to new technology e.g. Machine Translation; experience in MT is a plus
• Experience in the games industry is a plus

 

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Autonomous and creative work in an intercultural environment.
• Great team spirit and professionalism in one of the most successful video games companies.
• Competitive compensation.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Training and career development.
• Flexible working hours related to your individual work-life balance.
• Professional preventive health care program.
• Further benefits include employee discounts, free public transportation tickets, games library, beverages and regular team events.

 

We thought you might also want to know more about our location:

• http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/cologne

 

Take your career to the next level – apply today!

 

Please apply with a cover letter and CV in English.

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 49

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.