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Position Summary
Conduct various linguistic functions to ensure quality translations for game development projects including translation of game content using translation memory software. Review and verify graphic implementation of translations. Collaborate with Quality/Product Assurance teams, Product and Program Management, Compliance, Framework, Operating System, and Game Development artists, designers, engineers, and producers to ensure accurate language and its implementation for a variety of jurisdictions.
Essential Job Functions:
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Ownership of linguistic quality through translation, editing, and review
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Use and management of translation tools including CAT Tools, translation memory, term bases, style guide, glossaries, etc.
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Utilize the game building engine, Unity, to determine target format and content for translation
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Maintain and update translation procedures, jurisdictional process, and compliance requirements
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Verify the accuracy and consistency of implemented translations
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Champion translation process improvement initiatives; be innovative and proactive in finding ways to improve current processes
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Liaise with process stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure process adherence
Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), a focus in a language-intensive field preferred; or a minimum of four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience:
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Two years of experience editing translations, translating, or applied linguistics
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Knowledge of at least one foreign language
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Must be able to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision
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Ability to manage complex projects and schedules
Strongly Desired:
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Experience with translating software, CAT Tools, and translation memory
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Familiarity with Unity
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Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suites
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to digest and explicate highly technical content
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Effective organizational skills
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Ability to maintain translated content aligned with consistent standards
Qualifications
Work Conditions
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.