Lead Localization Manager

MY.GAMES is a leading European developer and publisher, driven by a singular goal: making great games that capture the hearts of players worldwide. Our community unites 1+ billion registered players.

We’ve developed or produced games, including War Robots, Hustle Castle, Rush Royale, Left to Survive, Tacticool, Grand Hotel Mania – and many more.

Our internationally distributed team consists of top-tier gamedev professionals. We work remotely, and our hubs are located in the Netherlands, Cyprus, Armenia, UAE and Serbia.

Come join a universe of professional opportunities: develop and support large scale projects from PC/console/mobile, and create products across various genres – from casuals to shooters.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end localization projects for PC and console video games, ensuring seamless integration at every stage of the game development lifecycle
• Design and implement localization plans and workflows tailored to your project needs and aligned with business goals
• Manage and inspire a team of linguists and editors, fostering collaboration with colleagues in other teams (FQA, LQA, Community Management, and others)
• Coordinate voiceover projects: script preparation, casting, budgeting, and scheduling; oversee recording sessions, assist where necessary with direction, and ensure quality control of deliverables
• Drive process optimization and streamline workflows with tools like MemoQ, automation scripts, and other localization technologies
• Maintain and curate master text files, translation memories, and glossaries; ensure all project documentation is precise and up-to-date
• Serve as the first point of contact for all localization-related inquiries regarding your assigned projects. Provide clear, concise communication on processes, tools, timelines, and costs
• Advise stakeholders on localization best practices, ensuring optimal project setup from its inception
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines, delivering exceptional localization quality, and ensuring player and stakeholder satisfaction
• Mentor and empower other localization managers, sharing your expertise and guiding them through complex challenges to elevate the entire team

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A proven track record in video game localization, project management, and preparing games for global release
• Expert knowledge of the video game localization industry, including workflows, best practices, and market trends
• Mastery of MemoQ or other TMS and CAT tools
• Experience in localization engineering is a strong advantage, showcasing your ability to solve technical challenges
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine (UE) localization workflows is highly desirable
• A passion for gaming, paired with in-depth knowledge of various genres, to bring a player-first perspective to your work
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Office, and Google Suite

Nice to have:

• Fluency in Spanish, French, German, or any Asian language
• Experience with regular expressions and VBA macros

What we offer:

• Work remotely from all around the world
• Collaborative working atmosphere in an internal game dev community that unites more than a dozen of internal game studios, crafting innovative experiences across mobile, PC, and console platforms
• A strong team of specialists across different areas — access unique expertise and professional knowledge
• Possibility to experiment and work on interesting tasks with ambitious goals — we have all resources to implement new ideas
• Create great games and win the hearts of players
• Push the boundaries of the game industry and lead the way forward

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