Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info

Nintendo of America Inc.

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5 billion video games and more than 430 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario™, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®, Zelda™ and Pokémon®. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere.

** To be considered, along with a current resume, applicants must furnish an English language letter of application indicating interest in gaming and a explanation of experience/history with Quebecois French. Additionally, candidates are highly encouraged to furnish a French creative writing sample. **


Description of Duties

• Translates in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, and supplementary development and testing-related documents and materials as required to fully localize game software
  
• Identifies game content that may require revision to better suit the tastes of consumers (American, French Canadian, or Latin American)
  
• Provides feedback on game difficulty and appeal in American, French Canadian, or Latin American market
  
• Demonstrates game software to other team members, internal departments, and outside promotional and media partners as required
  
• Maintains awareness of software industry in assigned market (Japan, Canada, or Latin America) and communicates market trends to product acquisition and development staff
  
• May include extensive domestic and international travel
  
• Performs translation and interpretation for other departments as required
  
• Up to 15% travel
  
• Works with internal and external translation resources to coordinate translation projects
  
• Reviews translations for accuracy and consistency

Summary of Requirements

• Acute attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to work with highly confidential information
  
• Ability to maintain a heavy workload on an ongoing basis
  
• Ability to produce high quality results under tight deadlines
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
• Excellent game play skills
  
• Knowledge of industry trends and familiarity with Nintendo history and franchises helpful
  
• Excellent French and English translation skills, including two to four years specific translation experience
  
• French and English interpretation skills, including experience interpreting business meetings and/or conference calls
  
• Familiarity with French Canadian culture and customs
  
• Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in French

Education

• Native level fluency in French
  
• Undergraduate degree in French, English, Creative Writing, or a related field, or equivalent
  
• Experience in translating and editing in target language preferred

** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes.



We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity…celebrating strengths.





** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity…celebrating strengths.

• Location: Redmond
• Compensation: DOE
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.