Nintendo Technology Development

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch ™ system and the Nintendo 3DS ™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ , Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy ™ , Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS ™ family of systems, Super NES ™ , Nintendo 64 ™ , Nintendo GameCube ™ , Wii ™ and Wii U ™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo Technology Development, based in Redmond, Washington, creates future hardware/software technology and researches North American-based technologies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Serves as a conduit for communication with NCL and other groups involved with localization work
• Provides interpretation in meetings between NTD and NCL teams
• Translates documentation between Japanese and English pertaining to general and technical subjects, with consideration for the cultural differences
• Drives initiatives related to translation quality and process improvements
• Train and mentor others in translation and proofing procedures
• Coordinate work load/interpreting schedules for the localization staff, negotiating deliverables/deadlines as necessary
• May require frequent travel to Japan as well as evening work in Pacific Time Zone
• Up to 10% travel; domestic and international

• Two to six years of translation experience
• Experience as a liaison between international offices
• General knowledge of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool features and translation-related technologies
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information fluently in Japanese and English
• Excellent verbal and written translation skills, with acute attention to detail
• Understanding of technical subject matter on a broad range of computer technology
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must fluently read, write, and speak Japanese and English, including jargon, slang, and idioms
• Understands cultural/linguistic issues and makes recommendations regarding content
• Understanding of high-level programming languages and concepts is preferred
• Solid understanding of tagged file formats such as XML/HTML
• Knowledge of gaming industry is preferred

This contract position has a base pay range of $40 - $60 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

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