German Translator – Game Tester
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Manchester - North West, United Kingdom, M1
Salary:
£16,500
Advertiser:
Mforma Europe Ltd / Connect2media
Posted:
8 Dec 2008
Reference:
TLJ-DEC1
Languages:
English
German
Job Description
Connect 2 Media is a multi-platform degree entertainment company that publishes, develops and distributes games and services across several platforms including mobile, web and interactive TV. In August 2008 Connect 2 Media received investment from Hands-On Mobile, Inc through the injection of the majority of its EMEA assets into Connect 2 Media. These assets include a global distribution footprint that includes EMEA, Latin America and SE Asia. Connect 2 Media continues to work with Hands-On Mobile, Inc as the exclusive publisher of mobile gaming hits such as World Poker Tour2, Guitar Hero® III and Marvel®
Job Description:
- Translate game and marketing text from English into German.
- Test games in German to identify problems in the game.
- Write clear, accurate and concise descriptions of all issues found.
- Where necessary offer solutions to problems and contribute to the overall development of a game.
- Work with the Localization Manager to ensure work is completed in accordance with project deadlines.
- Liaise with other appropriate team members conducting discussions in a professional and diplomatic manner in relation to project tasks ensuring a way forward has been agreed.
Essential:
• Must be a native-level German language speaker
• Good level of English, both orally and written
• Team orientated
• Working knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS
. Ability to cope under pressure and to work to tight deadlines
. Detail conscious
Desirable:
• Educated to a degree standard or above would be advantageous, but does not have to be computing related
• Competent games player, experience across platforms