Editor/Reviser – Italian/English (Contract)

Description

Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? You’ve found the right place!

Gameloft, the largest mobile-gaming development studio in Montreal, is currently seeking an Editor/Reviser – Italian/English

Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Localisation Manager, the successful candidate will work within a team responsible for the translation and editing of game content, press releases and other varied internal documents. Adaptability and flexibility, as well as the ability to make effective use of all available resources, are key to this role. The texts to be translated will be from English into Italian, and there is a substantial amount of editing to be done on texts already written in Italian. Localisation testing will also account for a significant amount of the workload.

Skills

•    BA in literature, translation or equivalent
•    Prior experience in translation
•    Bilingual (Italian-English spoken/written)
•    Excellent communication skills and an appreciation for the subtleties of language and grammar
•    Creative and able to take initiative working independently or within a team
•    Able to do precise, accurate work under pressure, and prioritise work load in order to meet varying deadlines
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
•    Third language (German, Spanish, Portuguese or French) an asset
•    Familiarity with video games and/or wireless technology an asset

Profile

•    The candidate will be a native Italian speaker or equivalent.
•    Must like testing video games on a daily basis.

*Important*

To Apply:

Please include a translation (in Italian) of the following passage and provide a two hundred word writing sample stating why you are the right person for this position, to be included with a CV.
“In less than twenty years, mobile telephones have gone from being rare and expensive pieces of equipment used by businesses to a pervasive low-cost personal item. In many affluent countries, mobile phones now outnumber land-line telephones, with most adults and many children now owning mobile phones. It is not uncommon for young adults to own simply a cell phone instead of a land-line for their residence, even in the U.S. where mobile phone use is less prevalent than other industrialized countries. Mobile phone penetration is increasing around the world; this is particularly true of developing countries, where there is little existing fixed-line infrastructure.
With high levels of mobile telephone penetration, a mobile phone culture has evolved, where the mobile phone becomes a key social tool, and people rely on their mobile phone address book to keep in touch with their friends. Many people keep in touch using SMS, and a whole culture of "texting" has developed from this.”


Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

Why work for Gameloft?

•    Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
•    Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
•    Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
•    Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
•    Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
•    Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance