Internal Application: Localization Specialist (Korean/English Bilingual)

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 4 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

The Localization Specialist is responsible for translating and localizing all existing and new Nexon games. They are expected to perform content-related research on game updates and provide explanations on the original Korean content’s tone and style to their assigned project group. This position also requires providing interpretations for video conferences, teleconferences, and meetings between Korea and the U.S. that include executives or deals with confidential information.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Translate and localize game content and documents from Korean to English

• Ensure that the localization aligns with cultural, linguistic, industry-specific, and technical standards

• Keep consistency with established style and terminology in each game

• Maintain translation guides with the latest and important information for future translators

• Utilize effective internet research techniques to gather accurate and current information for localization tasks related to each game

• Coordinate with copyeditors and other translators to provide quality localization

• Communicate with other departments and partners to meet localization goals

• Train other translators and review their work to share feedback

• Report task progress to team members and manager

• Translate email communications and meetings between teams in Korea and the US

• Handle logistics, scheduling, and other administrative tasks as needed

Work Experience

• 3 – 4+ years of related work experience
• 2+ years of game localization experience
• Experience with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as memoQ is preferred
• Basic familiarity with programming language and codes is preferred

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Creative writing techniques preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in both Korean and English at a native level

• Comfortable translating in English to Korean as well as Korean to English

• Exceptional focus on precision and accuracy for spelling and numbers

• Outstanding abilities in writing and proofreading

• Comprehensive knowledge of intricate game mechanics and terminology

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Enthusiasm for localization in general is preferred

• Passion for gaming in both the Korean and English language is preferred

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 (hourly)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $29.00 - $35.00 hourly.

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.