CONTRACT - Product Specialist (Portuguese)

Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo : Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including MarioTM, Donkey KongTM, The Legend of ZeldaTM, MetroidTM, PokémonTM, Animal CrossingTM, PikminTM and SplatoonTM, through its integrated hardware and software products.

Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo SwitchTM family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks.

Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment SystemTM more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo's continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world.

A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas.

For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https : / / www.nintendo.com / . This is a CONTRACT position DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Translates in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, and supplementary development and testing-related documents and materials as required to support products and services through launch and beyond
• Identifies game content that may require revision to better suit the tastes of consumers (Latin American)
• Provides feedback on game difficulty and appeal in Latin American market
• Demonstrates Nintendo products to other team members, internal departments, and outside promotional and media partners as required
• Maintains awareness of game industry in assigned market (Latin America) and communicates market trends to product acquisition and development staff
• Performs translation and interpretation for other departments and subsidiaries as required
• Works with internal and external translation resources to coordinate translation projects
• Reviews translations for accuracy and consistency
• Reviews products for ESRB compliance

Qualifications

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS :

• One to three years of related experience
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent game play skills and the ability to identify design and content issues
• Comprehensive historical and current knowledge of the video game industry for both the home and arcade markets helpful
• Excellent Portuguese and English translation skills, including two to four years specific translation experience
• Portuguese and English interpretation skills, including experience interpreting business meetings and / or conference calls
• Familiarity with Latin American history, culture and customs
• Familiarity with localization / translation tools
• Experience operating Microsoft Windows and Office software in Portuguese
• Native level fluency in Portuguese
• Undergraduate degree in Portuguese, English, Creative Writing, or a related field, or equivalent
• Experience in translating and editing in target language preferred

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a CONTRACT position

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division.

This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This contract position has a base pay range of $26.25 - $44.10 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency.

Agency benefits may include medical, dental and vision, 401(k), basic / supplemental life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and up to 6 paid holidays per year.

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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