Sr Technical Localization Specialist - 250000003C

Nintendo of America Inc. - Kirkland, WA

Posted: 3/18/2025 - Expires: 6/16/2025

Job ID: 286719629


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Job Description
Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pikmin and Splatoon across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com / .

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • May perform consecutive interpreting to provide accurate renditions of informal to highly formal discourse remotely and in person.
  • Verbally conveys the meaning of the source language, reflecting the style, register, and cultural context of the source message without omissions, additions or embellishments.
  • Provides summarization of the source language over a chat application in real time.
  • May support interpretation & translation needs at off-site meetings and/or outside of standard business hours as required.
  • Translates and reviews technical documents, online content, and business correspondence.
  • Monitors daily communication posted to intra-company online systems and translates relevant content related to ongoing support issues; identifies and shares significant information.
  • Proofs and assesses the quality of translation work, providing feedback as necessary to maintain translation quality and correct use of terminology.
  • Collaborates with document authors and engineers in a development environment to drive improvement initiatives, by identifying issues and recommending process improvements.
  • Proposes best practices regarding localized content based on expert understanding of Japanese/US localization issues.
  • Utilizes CAT tools, machine translation, and termbases to translate, post-edit, and format content in a uniform manner that requires minimal proofing and editing.
  • Leads in coordinating and conducting internal team development initiatives and mentors other team members in developing their interpreting skills.
  • May be asked to proof, review, and edit material prepared by other employees and contractors for executive/public facing content.
  • Creates and maintains best-practice instructions, reference documentation, guidelines.


Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities

Job Summary


Company Details

Company
Nintendo of America Inc.
Industry
Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Job Information

Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Job Position
1 Position(s) Open
Duration
4 - 150 Days

Additional Information

Reference Code
250000003C
Federal Contractor
Yes
Affirmative Action Plan
No

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