Localization Specialist - Italian
On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Job Summary
Own the localization strategy, quality bar, and final sign-off for Italian content across all 2K titles, developing and enforcing glossaries, style guides, and cultural content policies. Review and edit in-game text, UI, scripts, and VO for tone, clarity, and cultural relevance, while leading voiceover casting and creative sessions. Act as the primary escalation point for tone disputes and QA challenges, partnering with LQA to triage complex linguistic bugs and ensuring strict adherence to Italian age rating requirements and visual compliance. Supervise entry- and mid-level linguists and vendors, providing actionable feedback to elevate the regional team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including producers, marketing, and developers to guide language decisions and optimize turnaround times through process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Native fluency in Italian, with demonstrated mastery of tone, grammar, and regional nuance
- Advanced English fluency (written and spoken); capable of representing language decisions across global teams
- Professional localization experience in games, tech, or entertainment
- Maintain a deep, current understanding of the regional gaming landscape, pop culture zeitgeist, and evolving localization methodologies
- Demonstrate a deep-rooted passion for the video game industry, paired with comprehensive knowledge of major gaming IPs, genres, and player culture
- Proven ability to work independently on complex language projects, exercising judgment and creativity in ambiguous or conflicting situations
- Strong working knowledge of platform-holder guidelines, naming conventions, and brand alignment principles
- Comfortable overseeing or mentoring junior linguists and freelance vendors
- Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., CAT tools, translation memory systems, XLOC, JIRA, CMS)
- Deep understanding of Italian culture, media, and the Italian-speaking gaming audience
- Bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, media, or related field
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with VO scripting, dubbing production, and linguistic performance direction
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