Localization Project Manager (Contract)

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 3 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

This position manages the localization of Nexon’s game titles into multiple languages on time and on budget through successful project management. This position is responsible for creating effective workflow processes between internal stakeholders, external developers, and localization vendors in collaboration with his/her manager to ensure consistent, high-quality localization. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, fostering communication between all internal stakeholders to keep them aligned, providing direction and key information to external partners, and overseeing the localization of all in-game and out-of-game content. This position also reviews localized assets to ensure that they meet the company standards and provides linguistic feedback. This position is also in charge of mending localization bugs reported by internal and external QAs to make sure they’re addressed before major release. This position also works with the interdepartmental teams to gather information and with vendors to provide recommendations on localization style of a project and solve various localization issues leading up to and after launch.

This role is a 6-month contracted position.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful and on-time completion of each phase of localization including translation, recording, and LQA

• Create localization kits and assess timelines for content releases

• Develop, improve, and implement Localization procedures, processes, and workflows with the internal and external partners

• Research new localization vendors, create and manage vendor database, provide vendor analysis reports, and make vendor recommendations to his/her manager and other product owners. This includes voice-over studios as well as any localization software out in the market

• Track budget and ensure external audio, voice-over, and localization work stay on budget

• Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• 3+ years of project managing and/or game localization related experience required
• Localization experience with at least one AAA title is a must

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required
• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• 3+ years of project managing, with a demonstrated ability to manage and drive projects to successful completion

• Previous experience in game localization required

• Solid knowledge of the current state of the game industry preferred

• Knowledge of and experience working with external vendors and talent in the recording and creation of voice-over preferred

• Must be able to prioritize the team’s work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities efficiently and effectively

• Must have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to find solutions and provide recommendations to all levels of management

• Must have the ability to act proactively to solve problems, utilizing excellent time management and organization skills

• Must have a thorough understanding of quality management and process improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills required

• Fluency in English and Korean is a must

• Scheduled and non-scheduled overtime can be required, including weekends

• Experience with CAT tool is a must

• Experience with audio production is a must

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $76,000 - $90,000 annually.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.