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Universally Speaking

Korean Lead Linguist

Description

Fixed term, remote job, with occasional site visits to US office and Manchester.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Quality control
  • Translate and review game content
  • Be in charge of terminology management
  • Responsible for updating glossaries and style guides as per client's preference
  • Coordinate/lead a team of external translators/reviewers on linguistic matters
  • Participate in client meetings (online and onsite)
  • Requirements

    As lead linguist you will work primarily on a newly acquired project, own the quality of your language and set clear quality expectations within the team of freelancers. You will be the go-to person for any linguistic queries from the freelancers and communicate any queries that require clarification with the client. You will ensure that the team is fully trained on client specific reference material and that the work is performed to a high standard.

    As lead linguist you will also establish and maintain a strong collaborative working relationship with the client's language gatekeepers. Always maintaining confidentiality, identifying and flagging any issues that require management escalation.

    Essential Requirements:

  • Fluency in Korean language to native level
  • Minimum three years' experience
  • Experience in games translation and proofreading (ideally in space and combat)
  • Positive team player
  • Strong organisation skills and able to manage time effectively
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Extensive knowledge of CAT tools (e.g. memoQ)
  • Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to remain professional at all time
  • Quality focused with a keen eye for detail

  • Bachelor university degree, in a linguistic related area

  • Desirable Requirements:

  • Games industry experience
  • Thorough understanding of translation and review process
  • Audio localisation experience (voice over, dubbing and subtitling)
  • Job details

    Title

    Korean Lead Linguist

    Employer

    Universally Speaking

    Location

    United Kingdom

    Published

    July 08, 2024

    Application deadline

    July 01, 2023

    Job type

    Expert

    Field

    HR

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