Manager, Localization - English Writing

Description of Duties

• Makes recommendations based on knowledge of Nintendo Of Europe (NOE) market needs.
• Works with the Planning team and Localization Management to help develop schedules and coordinate workflow with other localization team members.
• Tracks project spend, alerting the management team if deadlines or budget is at risk.
• Coordinates and owns biannual budget updates for Comprehensive projects.
• Works with Management and project teams in creating and coordinating Post Mortem meetings and reports.
• Manages team of writer/editors or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment.
• Manages contractors as needed.
• Occasionally manages outsourcing of game text and scripts as needed.
• Recommends adaptations and changes to make products more appealing for North American and Latin American markets.
• Manages development of game scripts, voice actor casting, and voice recording process.
• Provides detailed and summary reports to upper management regarding localization status and changes.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Japanese development teams and with other Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) subsidiaries.
• Communicates products strengths and features to upper management and other departments including Marketing and Corporate Communications.
• Acts as spokesperson for Nintendo by presenting games to media, participating in interviews, presenting on live streams, and supporting other promotional efforts.
• Maintains and develops a high level of knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history.
• Communicates product features and details and presents products effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience required.
• One to two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to manage a team of writers or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment.
• Strong awareness and understanding of Japanese, US, French-Canadian or Latin American localization issues and market preferences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international contacts.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding cultural/localization issues for software.
• Ability to grasp and preserve the creative vision for products during the localization process.
• Experience in audio production required.
• Thorough knowledge of Nintendo properties, products, and history.
• Ability to communicate product features and details and to present products effectively.