About Tencent
Tencent is an Internet-based platform company founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998. We use technology to enrich the lives of Internet users and assist the digital upgrade of enterprises. Our mission is "Value for Users, Tech for Good". We embrace a culture of teamwork & creativity and are driven by our values - Integrity, Proactivity, Collaboration and Creativity.
We are rapidly expanding our international operations and are looking for top talent to propel us forward. Combining the results-oriented nature of a start-up with the resources of a profitable and leading Internet company, Tencent offers a unique opportunity for aspiring individuals to thrive.
About IEG Global
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Japanese Producer to join our localization team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the end-to-end localization process from Chinese to Japanese or English or Japanese for a variety of engaging game projects. As a Japanese 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 Japanese audiences. This role also encompasses team leadership and the development of linguistic expertise within the Japanese localization team.
Responsibilities
Translation and Localization Oversight
- Review, proofread, and evaluate game-related content where Japanese 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.
Team Management and Capability Enhancement
- Lead the Japanese 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 Japanese language team, including skills in dubbing supervision, competitor analysis, and user insights. Identify and provide relevant training opportunities to support team growth.
Cultural Sensitivity (Japanese Market)
- Analyze and address culturally sensitive issues relevant to the Japanese 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 Japanese audiences.
- Mitigate potential risks, ensuring that game content resonates with Japanese cultural norms and preferences.
Industry Expertise & Collaboration
- Leverage your in-depth understanding of the Japanese gaming industry, including key players, market trends, player preferences, and the intricacies of game development pipelines, to provide strategic guidance.
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Japanese speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Conversational/fluent proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience working within the gaming industry, with a strong focus on the Japanese market.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in game localization (Chinese to Japanese) and production, with team management experience preferred. A strong understanding of gaming terminology and trends is essential for successful localization.
- Proven familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio, memoQ) and AI-powered localization tools.
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