Job: Bilingual Product Specialist for Nintendo (Redmond, WA)
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Bilingual Product Specialist (English/Japanese) (Redmond)
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Date: 2008-11-17, 4:18PM PST
To apply, go to: https://nintendo.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=080000009E
Nintendo of America The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, Game Boy® Advance and Nintendo GameCubeTM 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 MarioTM, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®, ZeldaTM 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.
Description of Duties
* Translate in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, and supplementary development and testing-related documents and materials as required to fully localize game software
* Identify game content that may require revision in difficulty, appeal or content to better suit the tastes of American consumers
* Interpret meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization. Perform translation and interpretation for other departments as required
* Demonstrate game software to other team members, internal departments, and outside promotional and media partners as required
* Maintain awareness of software industry in assigned markets (Japan and U.S.) and communicate trends to PA & D staff.
* May include extensive domestic and international travel Act as liaison for NCL and Japanese developer contacts
* Translate direct communication with Japanese first- and second-party developers regarding software localization
* Interprets media interviews with developers
Summary of Requirements
* Level I certification on the Japanese Proficiency Test or equivalent.
* Excellent Japanese and English translation skills, including two to four years’ specific translation experience
* Japanese and English interpretation skills, including experience interpreting business meetings and/or conference calls
* Familiarity with Japanese history, culture, customs and business protocol
* Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in Japanese
* Acute attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to maintain a heavy workload and produce high-quality results under tight deadlines on an ongoing basis
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Excellent game play abilities required, with a knowledge of Nintendo’s history and franchises helpful
** To be considered, along with a current resume, applicants must furnish an English language letter of application indicating interest in gaming as well as a Japanese language writing sample of at least 500 words on any topic.
Education
* Undergraduate degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies or a related field, or equivalent
** 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.
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