Localization Desktop Specialist

Requisition Number: 159480

Position Title: Localization Specialist II

External Description:

Please note this a temporary contract for 12-months.

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:

The European Desktop Publishing (DTP) team is part of International Development Services. Our mission is to help the labels to grow profitably; bring high-quality localised software and documentation following local markets’ legal requirements and customers’ expectations, within budget and deadlines.

What a Desktop Publishing Specialist does at EA:

Reporting to the DTP Manager, the main purpose of the role is to service all our titles by managing assigned multilingual localisation projects so that they are shipped within deadlines and budget, while delivering EA quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Format and coordinate Desktop Publishing Projects for global languages ensuring quality and delivery of all assets
• Prepare and manage all Desktop Publishing tasks related to your projects including the formatting of manuals, newsletters and banners within deadlines 
• Provide suppliers with all information, material and schedules (if applicable)
• Source and test vendors (Desktop Publishing agencies), ensuring an accomplished team
• Work 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:

• Complex Project Management experience
• Excellent German and English skills
• Expert in Desktop Publishing tools (Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) and techniques within a PC or Mac environment
• Good knowledge of digital and printing processes 
• Understand HTML and animation software
• Demonstrate a structured approach with an eye for detail
• Experience managing relations with suppliers

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Autonomous and creative work in an intercultural environment
• Great environment in one of the most successful video games companies
• Great compensation package
• 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: 13

Can this position be remote?:

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.