Translator jobs: German, contract jobs

Trion Worlds is changing everything about the way online games are designed, developed, and delivered. We're infusing the old, static gaming world with a sense of dynamic, creative collaboration to create Triple-A Connected games. This philosophy applies just as much to the people who make the games as it does to the games we make. At Trion, we give our team members the opportunity to have an impact on our games as well as provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ambition and individual creativity are not just encouraged, they're expected.

Our team consists of some of the top creative talent from the games, media, and Internet industries. Our team members have worked on, developed, and shipped more than 100 original titles, including best selling online games and franchises like Aion, Warhammer Online, Lord of the Rings Online, World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Star Wars Galaxies, Lineage, EverQuest, and Pogo. Utilizing our proprietary core technologies, we're hard at work on our first titles to be released in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We have offices located in the diverse communities of Redwood Shores, Calif., San Diego, Calif., and Austin, Texas. Trion is pleased to offer its team members competitive compensation, benefits and relocation packages as well as a fun working environment!

Come join a team of visionaries and innovators!

Localization Translator

Trion Worlds is seeking German Translators to join our localization team. This is a temporary assignment lasting approximately six months and focused on our upcoming MMORPG, Rift: Planes of Telara™.
RESPONSIBILITIES

* Implement English-to-German translation, ensuring AAA-quality and consistency
* Translate in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, supplementary development, promotional, and testing-related documents
* Identify game content that may require revision to better suit the tastes of consumers

REQUIREMENTS

* Native speaker of German, familiar with current German culture and customs
* Excellent German-to-English translation skills, including two to four years' specific translation experience
* German and English interpretation skills, including experience interpreting creative writing
* Ability to produce high-quality results on a tight deadline
* Excellent organizational skills
* Knowledge of game localization
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* BA in Liberal Arts or Languages

PLUSES

* Experience in gaming or the video game industry
* MA or MFA in German or English or a related field
* Passion for high fantasy games, books, and media

How do I apply for this position?

Send your resume and relevant material to: careers@trionworlds.com. Please put first name/last name: Title of position in the subject line of your email.