Company: Nintendo
Location: Redmond, WA
Education: BA and JLPT 1
Posted: Aug 2 (Aug 8 to LinkedIn)

Description of Duties

• Translates game text, scripts, manuals and other text as requested
• Provides input regarding localizing game content
• Translates in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, and supplementary development and testing-related documents and materials as required to fully localize game software
• Identifies game content that may require revision to better suit the tastes of consumers (American, French Canadian, or Latin American)
• Provides feedback on game difficulty and appeal in American, French Canadian, or Latin American market
• Demonstrates game software to other team members, internal departments, and outside promotional and media partners as required
• Maintains awareness of software industry in assigned market (Japan, Canada, or Latin America) and communicates market trends to product acquisition and development staff
• May include extensive domestic and international travel
• Performs translation and interpretation for other departments as required
• Up to 15% travel
• Acts as liaison for NCL and Japanese developer contacts
• Translates direct communication with Japanese first- and second-party developers regarding software localization
• Interprets meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization
• Interprets media interviews with developers

Summary of Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of industry trends and familiarity with Nintendo history and franchises helpful
• 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
• Undergraduate degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies or a related field, or equivalent
• Level I certification on the Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent

For full listing and to apply, see Nintendo of America’s website.