Want to work for a growing studio where you will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games and new projects?
Dovetail Games are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individuals' request, all roles will be considered for part-time, term-time only, and job shares.
With a huge emphasis on our culture and wellbeing, you’ll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported. We have an industry-leading work-life balance and true flexible working is offered from day one! This role is UK-based remote only.
Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series S/X.
We are looking for a Project Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract, reporting to the Localisation Manager. You will coordinate localisation projects from start to end, liaising with internal and external resources as well as other departments.
The ideal candidate should be experienced in a language other than English, ideally - LA/EU Spanish and French. This role will spend a large amount of time proofreading.
Applications will close on Friday 28th February.
Main Responsibilities
* Coordinate projects and resources throughout all the localisation cycle phases to ensure timely deliveries.
* Liaise with other teams, making sure our different schedules align.
* Regularly report about own projects and raise concerns in a timely manner.
* Manage budgets and occasionally negotiate rates with existing and new suppliers.
* Analyse documents and assure compliance with the company’s guidelines as well as identifying potential issues.
* Proofread and QA-check localised files in any language to ensure consistency in style and terminology.
* Keep reference documentation for an internal knowledge base up to date.
* Test software to the defined standard across all current Dovetail gaming platforms following methodical quality assurance processes and test scripts.
* Look for linguistic and functionality bugs in our software.
* Document test results providing professional, clear, accurate, and complete bug descriptions.
* Provide feedback to avoid repeated mistakes, contributing to the refinement and improvement of testing procedures and test plans.
* Work with development teams to rectify errors, providing gameplay and game-balance feedback.
Person Specifications
* Past experience in the translation industry or university degree in language/translation studies.
* Fluency in a native language, e.g., European or Latin American Spanish, French, German.
* Strong oral and written English skills.
* A keen interest in games and how they are made.
* Understanding of game localisation and quality assurance principles.
* Multitasking and good time management.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle pressure and be efficient when working with tight deadlines.
* Ability to tailor workflows according to release schedules.
* Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude that builds team spirit.
Beneficial, but not essential requirements:
* Experience in a coordination role.
* Knowledge of CAT tools.
* Knowledge of Jira or other database systems and gaming platforms like Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Store, and Microsoft Game Store.
* Knowledge of the MS Office suite.
* Translation and localisation experience.
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