Summary
Location
Redmond
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Nintendo of America
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Leads a team of bilingual communications coordinators and provides necessary support.
- Performs written and verbal translations related to software development.
- Performs written and verbal translations related to software development, including bug logs, daily correspondence, design documents, market research and white paper testing documents.
- Identifies, documents, and analyzes areas for efficiency improvements (group and department).
- Monitors and evaluates team metrics and assists in forecasting future department needs and priorities
- Ensures compliance with department and company policies and procedures
- Actively engages in ongoing process improvement and drives innovations as well as personal development.
- Develops, maintains, and administers feedback and monitoring programs for staff.
- Observes daily workflow and initiates action-driven conversations with Supervisor for process improvement
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- Five years experience translating and interpreting Japanese/English.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in leading a bilingual team.
- Strong leadership skills and organizational skills.
- Strong communication, problem solving and cross-group collaboration skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Japanese culture and business protocol.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
- Thorough knowledge of Nintendo products.
- Strong PC skills (MS office suite, test management software,) and ability to easily learn new programs.
- Requires advanced skills and expertise in a variety of work processes or activities typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience.
- Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, systems, or tasks; may require specialized expertise in a specific area to perform the most complex work.
- Undergraduate degree in International Marketing, International Business, International Relations, Japanese/English Literature or equivalent.
- Exceptional Japanese and English written and verbal communication skills (both at native fluency).
This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Other facts
About Nintendo
Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.
Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.
For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.
What you'll do
- Leads a team of bilingual communications coordinators and provides necessary support while performing translations related to software development. Monitors team metrics and engages in ongoing process improvement.
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