French Editor (m/f/d) - Video Game Localization

Company Description

LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!

Transform your passion into a profession and dive into the world of video game localization with us - one of the world's top employers in the industry. We are currently looking for a native French inhouse translator and editor to work full-time for our office in Berlin, Germany. The successful candidate will be in charge of providing translations, bilingual editing, and proofreading texts for video game titles while respecting production schedules and quality expectations. The candidate will be working alongside an in-house team of translators and project managers on various projects for all platforms, including titles from very prestigious clients.

Job Description

• Translating, editing, and proofreading video-game related content, includes in-game content, marketing material, etc.
• Updating linguistic assets (glossary, guides, termbases, etc.) and assisting with feedback to external translators and editors.
• Assisting partners as language or translation lead on projects.
• Improving and ensuring the overall quality of translations.
• Assist to discover and onboard talented translators in the industry.
• Controlling quality and compliance with guidelines and reference material.
• Training other team members on processes and cultural aspects.
• Providing input and feedback for continuous improvement of processes within the company and for the company.

Qualifications

• Proven and professional experience in localization and translation with at least 1 year experience working on game translation and localization from English into French.
• Native fluency in the target language French, spoken and written.
• High level of fluency in source language English, spoken and written.
• Strong understanding of cultural differences and nuances between English source locale and French locale.
• Detailed-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with CAT tools (MemoQ, CTE, TMS).
• Ability to communicate accurately and professionally.

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or higher-education degree in Translation, Linguistics, or related field.
• Translation certifications.
• Previous experience working as an inhouse translator and editor.
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• LQA and/or audiovisual translation experience.
• Avid gamers always welcomed.

Additional Information

WHY US?

The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram family, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience - from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals.

At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story - from wherever it originates - we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge! Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.

Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS

• We know one size doesn't fit all. So, our hybrid working model offers a range of options to fit your lifestyle - whether it be at home, remotely or in our office.
• We support a harmonious work-life balance. After completing your first year with us, you can look forward to extra leave entitlements that continue to increase in the following year.
• Discover our beautiful office garden which is very lively in the warmer month. Move your meeting outside, grab your laptop to work in the sun or enjoy your lunch in the green. Feel free to join our monthly yoga session for balance or join our awesome parties with our clients and partners and popular barbecues which are a regular feature here as well.
• In our kitchen you will always find healthy snacks and a variety of drinks. Grab a cold beer after work and end the day with a chat with your teammates or join us for our freshly cooked team lunch every Wednesday.
• Take a break during the day or switch gears after hours in our gaming room. Play darts or fire up the consoles and choose from a library of games to battle with your teammates.
• Embrace the paw-sitive vibes as we welcome your furry companions to join us within our office space.