Localization Specialist

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Localization Specialist to support the Hunt: Showdown development team.

As a Localization Specialist, you are expected to define and ensure high quality standards for all localized content, coordinating internal translation requirements, communicating with external translators, developing efficient processes, while ensuring that deadlines are met. You must have excellent people management skills, strong schedule and prioritization skills, and good background knowledge of localization pipelines, and the games industry.

Required documents for a careful evaluation of your application are resume and cover letter

Relocation & Remote Work

Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:

1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.

2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.

3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance the quality of Hunt: Showdown in different languages.

Identify and coordinate internal requirements for translations.

Foster good relationships with translation partners.

Create and maintain documentation to assist translators.

Be an expert on the project and clarify details to translators.

Improve and streamline internal localization processes.

Expand the project into new languages and widen its accessibility.

Identify and champion non-textual aspects of localization.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in localization in the games industry.

Shipped at least one title on PC and/or Console from beginning to end.

Background in translation and languages.

Passion and knowledge of games.

Able to adhere to strict deadlines and communicate these clearly.

Able to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Good knowledge of MS Office, Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence etc.), and localization tools.

Team player and self-driven.

Willing to learn.

Solid English skills, proficiency in one or more additional languages, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparency.

Pluses

Proven track record of ensuring the quality of translated materials.

Experience developing localization pipelines and working with in-house tools.

Experience in using CRYENGINE or any other game engine.

What you can expect from us

Home Office

Work-life balance is not just a hollow term for us. At Crytek, we offer you the option to either work from home or in our studio.

Career Path

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

Company Apartment

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Relocation Support

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Public Transport Pass

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

Gym Card

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

International Environment

We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.

German Classes

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Vacation Days

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.

only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.