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| subject: Bilingual Product Specialist (Localization) , Nintendo of America Inc. Nintendo of America Inc. is looking for Bilingual Product Specialist (Localization) duration - Full Time Job details: Bilingual Product Specialist (Localization) Nintendos industry-leading localization group is currently seeking a Bilingual Product Specialist. If you have a passion for gaming and an in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, language, and business practices, please consider joining our team. Qualifications for this exciting opportunity are listed below. Description of Duties Provides product support in the area of localization and/or second-party game development Translates in-game text, voice scripts, manuals and supplementary development and testing-related documents and materials as required to fully localize game software into English Acts as liaison for NCL and Japanese developer contacts Translates direct communication with Japanese first and second party developers regarding software localization Identifies game content that may require revision to better suit the tastes of North American consumers Interprets meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization Provides feedback on game difficulty and appeal in North American market Demonstrates game software to other team members, internal departments, and outside promotional and media partners as required Interprets media interviews with developers Maintains awareness of software industry in Japan and communicates market trends to PA&D; staff May include extensive domestic and international travel Performs translation and interpretation for other departments as required Qualifications Excellent Japanese and English translation skills, including two to four years specific translation experience Japanese and English interpretation skills, including experience interpreting business meetings and/or conference calls Familiarity with Japanese history, culture, customs and business protocol Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in Japanese Acute attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work with highly confidential information Ability to maintain a heavy workload on an ongoing basis Ability to produce high quality results under tight deadlines Excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent game play skills highly desirable Knowledge of industry trends and familiarity with Nintendo history and franchises helpful Education Undergraduate degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies or a related field required Level 1 certification on the Japanese Proficiency Test, or equivalent ** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes. Location: Redmond, WA, United States Contact info: http://www.nintendo.com/corp/jobs.jsp |
