Welocalize

Portuguese Gaming Localization Linguist (Portugal)

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Localization, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in gaming, apps, or creative localization, with a strong familiarity with gaming terminology, trends, genres, and cultural context. An excellent command of Portuguese (Portugal) and deep cultural fluency is required, along with comfort using CAT tools and adapting content to multiple platforms. A degree in linguistics, translation, or journalism is preferred, and a creative writing background is a plus. Published work on gaming platforms or experience with gaming/app-related services is considered a bonus.

Responsibilities

The Gaming Localization Linguist will translate and adapt a variety of gaming-related content into native-level Portuguese, ensuring an authentic tone and voice for the client's global gaming platform. Responsibilities include translating and post-editing content with precision and creativity, adapting tone, style, and structure to reflect gaming culture, trends, and idiomatic usage in Portuguese (Portugal), and maintaining brand consistency and linguistic accuracy across UI, banners, promotional assets, and in-game text. The linguist will also collaborate with the assessment team, provide feedback for improving content relevance and user engagement, and adapt voice and style for gaming-savvy audiences.

Skills

Portuguese
Gaming Localization
Translation
Transcreation
Copy Editing
Linguistic Quality
Cultural Fluency
App Content
User Experience

Welocalize

Provides AI-driven content localization services

About Welocalize

Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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