Language Manager - Simplified Chinese

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Join a diverse international team focused on delivering high-quality role-playing games while managing the quality of Simplified Chinese translations and collaborating with various stakeholders.
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Language Manager (Simplified Chinese) to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect. This role is awarded as a 2 year Fixed Term Contract. Responsibilities
  • Own the quality of the Simplified Chinese translations
  • Translates in-game text, voice scripts, marketing and PR content as required to support products and services through development, launch and beyond
  • Creates and maintains translation memories, glossaries, and style guides.
  • Provides cultural and creative input regarding the localization of Larian products into the target region
  • Maintains awareness of the games industry in the target market and communicates trends to relevant stakeholders
  • Develops and builds strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in an effort to resolve questions or conflicts related to terminology, language quality and workflow
  • Playtests to confirm in-game text context for accurate translation.
  • Collaborates with external localization vendors to improve the language quality
  • Requirements
  • 2 years of experience or more localizing video games
  • Strong writing and editing skills in Simplified Chinese
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience localizing time-delimited dialogues
  • Experience with CAT Tools, memoQ is a plus
  • Nice to Haves
  • At least one AAA game shipped
  • Experience with voice acting casting
  • Experience with Confluence and JIRA
  • What We Offer
  • An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
  • An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
  • A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
  • Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
  • Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
  • Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
  • Larian Studios is a Belgian video game developer and publisher founded in 1996 by Swen Vincke.

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