Localization Specialist, German

2K
Madrid
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Communication","Cross-cultural communication","Follow guidelines"]

Support 2K’s in-house German localization efforts by translating and editing in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English. Follow style guides and glossaries for consistent, culturally authentic German. Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic issues, verify terminology, participate in test passes, and track tasks using localization and project tools.

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Localization Specialist, German

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Job Summary

Support 2K’s in-house German localization efforts by translating and editing in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English. Follow style guides and glossaries for consistent, culturally authentic German. Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic issues, verify terminology, participate in test passes, and track tasks using localization and project tools.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate or edit in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English into culturally appropriate German
  • •Follow established style guides, glossaries, and tone-of-voice documentation to maintain consistency
  • •Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic bugs, clarify issues, and contribute to resolutions
  • •Assist in terminology verification and updates to language resources under guidance
  • •Track assigned tasks and update documentation in localization/project management tools (e.g., XLOC, Confluence, Jira)

Key Requirements

  • •Native-level fluency in German with strong grammar and written communication
  • •Fluency in English for reading, communication, and collaboration
  • •Experience in translation, linguistic QA, localization coursework, or related academic fields
  • •Familiarity with localization workflows or content management tools (plus)
  • •Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, media, or related field preferred
Experience:GamingLocalization
Education:Bachelor's in linguistics, translation, media, or a related field
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunicationCross-cultural communicationFollow guidelines
Languages:GermanEnglish
Tech Stack:XLOCConfluenceJira

Company Brief

2K
2K is a video game publisher and developer known for sports, action, and strategy franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, and Sid Meier’s Civilization. It operates as a major label within Take-Two Interactive.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Novato, United States
Founded: 2005
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