Technical Localization Specialist at Nintendo of America Inc. in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/ .

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Translates and reviews technical documents, online content, and business correspondence to support the accurate and efficient exchange of information using appropriate cultural relevance and etiquette.
• Reviews daily communication posted to intra-company online systems and translates relevant content related to ongoing support issues; facilitates communication.
• Proofs and assesses the quality of translation work, providing feedback as necessary to maintain translation quality and correct use of terminology.
• Works collaboratively with document authors and engineers in a development environment to drive kaizen initiatives by identifying issues and recommending process improvements.
• Contributes to and improves glossaries of product terms/technology for translations and company communications.
• Utilizes style sheets, document templates, and terminology lists effectively to translate and format content in a uniform manner that requires minimal proofing and editing.
• Understands Japanese/US localization issues and makes recommendations regarding localized content.
• May be asked to interpret for in-house meetings, video, and teleconferences.
• Trains others in areas including documentation subject matter, in-house style, and tool usage.
• Contributes to department best practices.