The Korean Linguist position will be based at our HQ in Dublin,
Ireland. As a language expert, you will join a well-established team
of Loc PMs and linguists striving to achieve high-quality standards
and constantly delivering world-class language services to the video
games industry within a dynamic work environment. This is a unique and
exciting opportunity to be part of a team focusing on in-game,
marketing and community content for a world-renowned social and mobile
games publisher.
* Review translations in Korean to assure consistency and quality.
* Give feedback and collaborate effectively with internal team
members and vendors (freelance translators, project managers, testers
etc.)
* Perform Linguistic Quality Assurance and provide detailed reports
on text reviewed.
* Translate and transcreate content from English into Korean with
high quality standards.
* Suggest process improvements that will deliver on goal of optimal
translation quality.
* Suggest improvements on the style and design of assigned games to
help achieve the highest degree of culturalization. Identify issues
that compromise optimal translation and culturalization.
* Own the creation and maintenance of glossaries, terminology and
style guides.
THE ROLE WILL BE BASED AT WHELAN HOUSE, SOUTH COUNTY BUSINESS PARK,
LEOPARDSTOWN, DUBLIN **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. MINIMUM REMUNERATION
?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** P.A. BASED ON A
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOUR WEEK.
THERE WILL BE A RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE TO THE SUCCESSFUL
CANDIDATE, IF APPROPRIATE.
REQUIREMENTS
* Native level of Korean.
* Linguistics background:
* Experience as either freelance or in-house translator/reviewer
from English to Korean in the gaming industry is a must.
* Educational qualification in linguistics or related field. Degree
level desirable.
* A gamer:
* Passion for the mobile video game industry.
* Solid experience playing and/or translating social game genres,
notably Match-3, Simulation/Invest & Express, FPS, Strategy/RPG, Car
Racing, and Poker.
* Enthusiastic about investing time and research into unfamiliar
genres as necessary.
* Strong interest in pop culture, including thorough knowledge of
Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises in both Korean and English.
* Market knowledge:
* Knowledge of what games are popular in Korea in each genre noted
above and why.
* Able to advise on how to succeed in the Korean market.
* Close familiarity with latest trends of linguistic style and
jargon used in Korean games and how to apply them based on target
demographics.
* Able to advise on Korean cultural specifics.
* Communication skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean
and English.
* Strong interpersonal skills. Used to working with different
cultures.
* Experience engaging directly with product stakeholders on client
side.
* Experience setting standards and providing quality feedback to
translators.
* Critical thinker, providing creativity and commitment to quality.
* Able to transcreate marketing related content.
* Self-motivated and able to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced
gaming environment.
* Working knowledge of CAT tools.
* Experience managing terminology and designing style guides.
DESCRIPTION
The Korean Linguist position will be based at our HQ in Dublin,
Ireland. As a language expert, you will join a well-established team
of Loc PMs and linguists striving to achieve high-quality standards
and constantly delivering world-class language services to the video
games industry within a dynamic work environment. This is a unique and
exciting opportunity to be part of a team focusing on in-game,
marketing and community content for a world-renowned social and mobile
games publisher.
* Review translations in Korean to assure consistency and quality.
* Give feedback and collaborate effectively with internal team
members and vendors (freelance translators, project managers, testers
etc.)
* Perform Linguistic Quality Assurance and provide detailed reports
on text reviewed.
* Translate and transcreate content from English into Korean with
high quality standards.
* Suggest process improvements that will deliver on goal of optimal
translation quality.
* Suggest improvements on the style and design of assigned games to
help achieve the highest degree of culturalization. Identify issues
that compromise optimal translation and culturalization.
* Own the creation and maintenance of glossaries, terminology and
style guides.
THE ROLE WILL BE BASED AT WHELAN HOUSE, SOUTH COUNTY BUSINESS PARK,
LEOPARDSTOWN, DUBLIN **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. MINIMUM REMUNERATION
?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** P.A. BASED ON A
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOUR WEEK.
THERE WILL BE A RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE TO THE SUCCESSFUL
CANDIDATE, IF APPROPRIATE.
REQUIREMENTS
* Native level of Korean.
* Linguistics background:
* Experience as either freelance or in-house translator/reviewer
from English to Korean in the gaming industry is a must.
* Educational qualification in linguistics or related field. Degree
level desirable.
* A gamer:
* Passion for the mobile video game industry.
* Solid experience playing and/or translating social game genres,
notably Match-3, Simulation/Invest & Express, FPS, Strategy/RPG, Car
Racing, and Poker.
* Enthusiastic about investing time and research into unfamiliar
genres as necessary.
* Strong interest in pop culture, including thorough knowledge of
Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises in both Korean and English.
* Market knowledge:
* Knowledge of what games are popular in Korea in each genre noted
above and why.
* Able to advise on how to succeed in the Korean market.
* Close familiarity with latest trends of linguistic style and
jargon used in Korean games and how to apply them based on target
demographics.
* Able to advise on Korean cultural specifics.
* Communication skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean
and English.
* Strong interpersonal skills. Used to working with different
cultures.
* Experience engaging directly with product stakeholders on client
side.
* Experience setting standards and providing quality feedback to
translators.
* Critical thinker, providing creativity and commitment to quality.
* Able to transcreate marketing related content.
* Self-motivated and able to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced
gaming environment.
* Working knowledge of CAT tools.
* Experience managing terminology and designing style guides.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
