QA Tester: Localisation - Japanese
Rockstar Games
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, Japanese Compensation
£ 40KJob location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tech stack
HTML
Video Game Development
Design of User Interfaces
Microsoft Office
Software Tools
Job description
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's unique game development studio in Lincoln, England. WHAT WE DO
- The Rockstar Games Localisation team delivers outstanding localisation on all Rockstar products and services.
- We work closely with all development teams to provide input during internationalisation and localisation development phases.
- We rigorously test all products and services to ensure final quality matches that which our end users expect on a Rockstar product., * Provide development support and localisation consultation to all internal development and publishing teams.
- Provide consultation during internationalisation, to aid with font selection, character support, texture review, UI design and prototyping, etc.
- Proofread all translated text for all products and services.
- Perform localisation QA to ensure final product quality is as high as possible.
- Ensure that localised 1st party terminology is compliant with applicable naming conventions and brand guidelines.
- Perform ad hoc translations where necessary.
Requirements
- Excellent language ability in the specific language (written/spoken), as well as cultural knowledge of the target territory.
- A good level of spoken and written English.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
- The ability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict guidelines when necessary.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to not only identify localisation errors/problems, but to use creative thinking to provide quality solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to share knowledge, expertise, and standard processes., * A localisation or translation related degree.
- Previous games industry or localisation/translation experience.
- A keen interest in both video games and linguistics.
- Knowledge of all the current and upcoming gaming hardware and trends.
- Experience with localisation software tools.
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CMS tools.
About the company
At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar is on the lookout for Localisation Testers who possess a passion for Linguistics and Game Localisation.