Localisation Project Manager

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ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.

Gunzilla's formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis) , Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1) , Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO's Chernobyl series ) , Petr Cherkes, Design Director ( The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic ), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director ( Adam, Book of the Dead ), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, ( Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny ) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director ( Control, Far Cry 6).

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we're strong together, we thrive together.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building.

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla Games are looking to recruit an experienced Localisation Project Manager to join our dynamic team for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Battle Royale 2.0 third-person shooter, due for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC

As our Localisation Project Manager, you will manage the global translation needs for all digital platforms and be responsible for all aspects of the localisation workflow for our game.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate across teams to handle in-game global translation needs ensuring all in game text is localised, QA compliant and efficiently inserted into the game
• Work closely with internal teams, copywriters, and regional offices to understand project requirements and develop customized localization strategies for assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure translators have the necessary resources and information to meet project objectives and deliver high-quality localization on time and within budget.
• You will be responsible for all localisation launch content and post initial launch for all live update content localisation, as this is a GaaS
• Optimize workflows by effectively utilizing internal translation tools and systems.
• Identify potential project risks and proactively provide solutions to resolve or mitigate them.
• Maintain and utilize translation tools, glossaries, and style guides to ensure consistency in tone, style, and quality.
• Provide guidance on localization best practices and assist with any tool, process, font, or language-specific queries.
• Identify and address gaps or inefficiencies in workflows or tools, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.
• Work with Vendor Management to monitor and assess vendor performance, addressing any issues that arise.
• Support game localization projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• You have over 3 years of experience in a localization or translation project management role, preferably within the gaming or digital entertainment sectors.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of CAT tools and content management systems.
• You are up-to-date with the latest translation technologies, with hands-on experience in machine translation and post-editing being a significant advantage.
• You have a strong understanding of project management methodologies and processes.
• You have outstanding organizational and prioritization abilities, with experience managing complex, high-speed projects.
• You are capable of working independently and can handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
• You excel in collaboration and have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You are inquisitive and creative, with excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You are proficient in more than one language.

GUNZILLA OFFERS*

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We're looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we're developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.

• Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, we'll contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.