Localization Specialist, Castilian Spanish

1 мес. назад

ИспанияOnsite

Localization Specialist position focusing on Castilian Spanish for a video game company.

Translate or edit in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English into natural, culturally appropriate Castilian Spanish
Follow established style guides, glossaries, and tone-of-voice documentation to maintain consistency
Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic bugs, provide clarifications, and contribute to resolutions
Assist in terminology verification and contribute to updates of language resources under guidance
Participate in localization test passes for your language and help flag basic language or formatting issues
Review task briefs and submit questions or suggestions to more senior professionals for review
Track assigned tasks and update documentation in localization and project management tools (e.g., XLOC, Confluence, Jira)
Join team meetings or syncs as needed to stay informed on localization strategy and priorities for your language
Contribute to documentation improvements by flagging unclear instructions or suggesting basic refinements

As part of ’s evolving Global Loc 2.0 strategy , we are expanding our in-house localization team to elevate linguistic quality and cultural authenticity across our game portfolio. We are seeking a Linguistic Specialist to support the translation, editing, and validation of localized content in their Castilian Spanish, while gaining hands-on experience with localization tools, pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
This is an entry-level, individual contributor role designed to support early-career linguists and translators looking to grow in the game localization industry. You’ll work under the guidance of senior language leads and localization producers to help ensure accurate and player-relevant content in a structured and supportive environment.
Native-level fluency in Castilian Spanish, with strong grammar and written fluency
English fluency for reading, communication, and collaboration
E xperience in translation, linguistic QA, localization coursework, or related academic fields
Familiarity with localization workflows or content management tools is a plus
A strong interest in gaming, cross-cultural communication, and in-language content quality
Basic organizational skills and the ability to follow task guidelines and meet deadlines
A desire to learn and grow under supervision in a fast-paced, global content environment
Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, media, or a related field preferred

As a Linguistic Specialist I , you’ll build a strong foundation in game localization while directly contributing to content delivered to millions of players worldwide. You’ll work alongside experienced language experts, QA professionals, and production teams—developing skills that support your growth across multiple localization career paths under ’s Global Loc 2.0 program .
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TITLE : Localization Specialist - Castilian Spanish
LOCATION: Madrid DEPT: Global Localization
COMPANY: (Take-Two Interactive) TYPE: Full-Time, Executive Level (onsite)
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