English Localisation Producer

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented English Producer to join our localization team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the end-to-end localization process from Chinese to English for a variety of engaging game projects. As a native English speaker, you possess a passion for gaming, a deep understanding of localization best practices, and exceptional communication and organizational skills. You will collaborate closely with our internal localization, publishing, and development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally relevant, and captivating game content tailored for Western audiences. This role also encompasses team leadership and the development of linguistic expertise within the English localization team.

• Review, proofread, and evaluate game-related content where English is the target language, ensuring adherence to established quality standards.
• Leverage AI technologies to enhance efficiency and quality, while preserving the essence of the game, where applicable.
• Lead the English language team, safeguarding the final localization quality of our games.
• Strategically reallocate internal and external linguists across projects based on workload, and facilitate the successful onboarding of team members to new projects.
• Cultivate and develop the capabilities of the English language team, including skills in dubbing supervision, competitor analysis, and user insights. Identify and provide relevant training opportunities to support team growth.
• Analyze and address culturally sensitive issues relevant to the Western market.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive internationalization and localization guidelines for our developers and publishers.
• Provide in-depth localization and language strategies specifically tailored for Western audiences.
• Mitigate potential risks, ensuring that game content resonates with Western cultural norms and preferences.
• Collaborate closely with game developers and publishing teams, providing valuable localization insights and strategies to ensure high-quality localization outcomes.
• Oversee the work of linguists to consistently maintain exceptional localization quality.

• Native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Conversational/fluent proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in game localization (Chinese to English) and production, with team management experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of gaming terminology and trends is essential for successful localization.
• Deep understanding of the Western gaming industry, its culture, and gaming community. Cultural awareness is crucial for effective content adaptation.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a user-centric approach.
• Commitment to delivering error-free localized content that maintains the intended meaning of the game.
• Proven familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio, memoQ) and AI-powered localization tools.