Assoc Localization Planner (Bilingual Japanese)

Location: Hybrid in Redmond, Washington, with regular onsite work; fully remote work is not available. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Base pay: $39.42–$63.08 USD per hour, plus a potential semi-annual discretionary performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global creates video games, hardware systems, and entertainment experiences based on its global franchises.

What you will do

• Coordinate localization project scopes, schedules, milestones, budgets, language progress, and delivery risks.
• Work with global localization teams, developers, external partners, language leads, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain cultural and asset review databases, localization documentation, tools, and project archives.
• Support localization workflow improvements, contract preparation, billing, recording budgets, and voice-recording coordination.
• Translate and centralize development materials, interpret meetings and conferences, and support media interviews or presentations.
• Play and evaluate games and products, provide feedback for hirify.global of America territories, and support demonstrations and promotional activities.

Requirements

• One to three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, communication, business, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Bilingual Japanese capability, including strong spoken and written communication and Level 1 Japanese Proficiency Test certification or equivalent.
• Experience working with global teams and familiarity with console, PC, and mobile video game markets.
• Strong organizational, customer service, detail-orientation, and accuracy skills.
• Knowledge of Japanese and American culture, Japanese business protocol, and hirify.global properties, products, and history.
• Advanced MS Office skills and the ability to learn proprietary software; a valid passport may be required for international travel.

Nice to have

• Professional experience with Waterfall or Agile project management methodologies.
• Software development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and welcoming work environment focused on products, consumers, and communities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Regular collaboration with international teams and work involving confidential game-development materials.

Hiring process

• Applicants must meet United States work-eligibility requirements; visa sponsorship is not available.