Korean Translator-Online Game Company

KOG GAMES INC

Korean Translator-Online Game Company

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    We seek a highly motivated individual with experience in expert level Korean to English translations. A passion for gaming and fluency in both Korean and English are essential for this position. This is a full time, salaried position with competitive benefits. We are the publisher of the globally successful PC/Online MMORPG game “Elsword” We are located in Orange County, CA.

    Cover Letter is required, and in it you must include the names of your 3 favorite games (across all platforms, past and present) and the name of 1 game you are currently playing. Please send both English and Korean versions.

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for ensuring that Korean to English translations comply with cultural and industry norms: Review, standardization and application of documents for publication based on the needs of the business; ensuring that all work is accurate and in compliance with company standards

    Assure that projects have the necessary visibility and resources, and are integrated and scheduled into the overall product development process

    Create and maintain technical glossaries, terminology databases and style guidelines

    Provide support and input to internal departments, including education about the localization process, as required

    Collaborate with teams to create, implement and maintain appropriate procedures, solutions, checklists and instructions

    Assist with monitoring and maintenance (QA) of the applied translations within appointed projects

    Translate, edit and evaluate documents from Korean into English and vice versa

    Follow and execute the changing day-to-day operational needs of any and all appointed project(s)

    Requirements

    Must have a strong passion for video games and linguistics

    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English

    Excellent knowledge of fantasy, and / or science fiction worlds and games in both English and Korean

    Excellent knowledge of the US and Korean culture

    Must be willing to work extended hours at times

    Excellent teamwork skills

    Able to work independently

    Strong motivation and a high level of commitment