Language Specialist

2 months ago

Dublin, Ireland Activision Blizzard Full time
Job Title:Language Specialist - French

Requisition ID:R023543

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join us Ask anyone who works at Activision, or with Activision, their favourite thing about it, and theyâll tell you, itâs the people. We have world class brands, infrastructure and resources, but our success doesnât come from assembly lines producing widgets. Our success comes from people producing greatness together.

We are nothing without our employeeâs brilliance. So if youâre interested in our biggest priority, itâs the people. Activision is more than just the leading developer and publisher of video games; we are the creators of some of the worldâs biggest, most ground-breaking titles in the industry. Our portfolio includes Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicootâ¢, and Spyro.

Localisation Dublin was established in 2007 and is located 2.3km from Dublin City Centre in East Point Business Park. As a team we are responsible for the Project Management and Quality Assurance of our great games. Our purpose is to ensure that the localised version of a game meets the highest quality standards before being released. At our location you can expect to work with people from all across the world.

Your Mission

  • The French Language Specialist is responsible for supporting the localisation of high-quality products and marketing assets for French specifically by close collaborative work the Language Specialist Manager, the Project Management team and the Localisation QA team.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the localisation of assigned products from planning through to delivery.

Player Profile

Responsibilities

  • Translate / Proofread video game related texts from English to French.
  • Review and approve assets before they are published.
  • Partner with external French localisation agencies to decide questions of translation style, answer queries and provide support in facilitating the delivery of high-quality translation.
  • Work with the internal Project Management team to develop and implement plans which will deliver quality for our French language games and out-of-game assets.
  • Work with the internal QA Department during the quality assurance process for localised versions of products and be a point of escalation and advice for the French localisation testers for translation and linguistic questions.
  • Communicate in a clear and timely fashion any risks which could impact the quality of the product and delivery schedule.  Put corrective measures in place where possible.
  • Track, evaluate and fix linguistic bugs as required.
  • Create / Maintain the game translation assets â such as Glossary/Termbase, Translation Memories and style guides.

Experience

  • Previous experience as a French Translator, ideally within the video game industry.
  • Experience using industry CAT tools, especially memoQ and Smartling, as well as automation tools.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Fluent in French verbal and written.  Creative writing skills a distinct advantage.
  • Business fluency in English verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated creative translation expertise and experience in subtitling/voice script localisation and adaptation.
  • Specialisation â having experience with and an understanding of different gaming genres especially shooters (FPS).
  • Knowledge of the videogame and localisation industries.
  • Understanding of local and market cultural sensitivities.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Weâre driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicootâ¢, Tony Hawkâs⢠Pro Skaterâ¢, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our âpress startâ is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Weâre not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; weâre forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

Weâre in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater â this could be your opportunity to level up. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for âEvery Worldâ - weâve got our employees covered

 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Accommodation Request

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.

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