Desktop Publishing Specialist

Requisition Number: 153615

Position Title: Localization Specialist II

External Description:

Please note 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 Desktop Publishing Specialist, you will coordinate and format assigned localization projects for a timely delivery of high quality graphical assets in a fast-paced environment.

 

What a Desktop Publishing Specialist does at EA:

• Format and coordinate Desktop Publishing Projects for global languages ensuring quality and delivery of all assets on time
• Prepare and manage all Desktop Publishing tasks related to your projects including the formatting of manuals, newsletters and banners within deadlines
• Provide external suppliers with all information, material and schedules (if applicable)
• Source and test external vendors (Desktop Publishing agencies), ensuring a highly skilled team
• Work closely with the Translation, LT and Global Marketing teams to ensure manual documentation and marketing assets are consistent with the software and comply with EA’s quality standards
• Track Desktop Publishing projects
• Provide status reports on request

 

The next great EA Desktop Publishing Specialist also needs:

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Complex Project Management
• Excellent mother tongue (German) and English skills
• Mastering of Desktop Publishing tools (Adobe Creative Suite – mainly Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) and techniques within a PC or Mac environment
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good knowledge of digital and printing processes
• Basic understanding of HTML and animation software
• Be able to demonstrate an organised, structured approach with an eye for detail

 

Experience Required

• experience of similar role or of project management role
• 1 year formatting
• Previous experience of managing relations with suppliers

Behaviours/ Competencies

• Ability to perform under pressure, meet tight timelines and work independently
• Organised, self-starting, proactive, customer focused, teamwork oriented
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate in a clear and concise way

 

 

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: 82

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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.