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
£ 40K

Job 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.

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