Localization Coordinator

Keywords is an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry with headquarters in Dublin (Ireland) and offices in multiple locations around the world. We provide a range of Linguistic, Testing, Art, Audio, Customer Support and Quality Control services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike.

The Localization Coordinator role is to lead a team of linguists within the Supercell team. The Loc Coordinator will lead and develop the linguistic group: set KPIs, coach linguists, manage team performance, hold 1:1 meetings and help linguists develop and deliver optimal quality. The Loc Coordinator will also take an important role in project-related communication and project management, working closely with LQA Coordinator and Team Manager to assure all team is synched-up and producing at maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Linguists team: 1:1, mentoring, performance management, coaching and training.
• Facilitate project/team meetings as required.
• Coordinate requests sent to linguists and monitor volume of work assigned to Linguists.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Hold project-related communications with Supercell.
• Work closely to Team Manager to plan capacity.
• Support recruitment process.
• Contribute and drive processes and tools improvements.
• Curate detailed documentation for linguists.
• Back-up Team Manager on project management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the games localisation industry.
• Language/Translation degree an advantage.
• Excellent English written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team Leading Skills.
• Understanding of Localization process.
• Knowledge of memsource and mobile gaming market an advantage.