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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- German
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Native-level fluency in German, with strong grammar and written fluency
- English fluency for reading, communication, and collaboration
- Experience in translation, linguistic QA, localization coursework, or related academic fields
Nice to have
- Familiarity with localization workflows or content management tools is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, media, or a related field preferred
The role
TITLE: Localization Specialist - German
LOCATION: Madrid
DEPT: Global Localization
COMPANY: 2K (Take-Two Interactive)
TYPE: Full-Time, Executive Level
What you'll do
- Translate or edit in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English into natural, culturally appropriate German
- Follow established style guides, glossaries, and tone-of-voice documentation to maintain consistency
- Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic bugs, provide clarifications, and contribute to resolutions
- Assist in terminology verification and contribute to updates of language resources under guidance
- Participate in localization test passes for your language and help flag basic language or formatting issues
- Review task briefs and submit questions or suggestions to more senior professionals for review
- Track assigned tasks and update documentation in localization and project management tools (e.g., XLOC, Confluence, Jira)
- Join team meetings or syncs as needed to stay informed on localization strategy and priorities for your language
- Contribute to documentation improvements by flagging unclear instructions or suggesting basic refinements
What We Need
As part of 2K's evolving Global Loc 2.0 strategy, we are expanding our in-house localization team to elevate linguistic quality and cultural authenticity across our game portfolio. We are seeking a Linguistic Specialist, German to support the translation, editing, and validation of localized content in German, while gaining hands-on experience with localization tools, pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
This is an entry-level, individual contributor role designed to support early-career linguists and translators looking to grow in the game localization industry. You'll work under the guidance of senior language leads and localization producers to help ensure accurate and player-relevant content in a structured and supportive environment.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- A strong interest in gaming, cross-cultural communication, and in-language content quality
- Basic organizational skills and the ability to follow task guidelines and meet deadlines
- A desire to learn and grow under supervision in a fast-paced, global content environment
WHY JOIN US
As a Linguistic Specialist, you'll build a strong foundation in game localization while directly contributing to content delivered to millions of players worldwide. You'll work alongside experienced language experts, QA professionals, and production teams-developing skills that support your growth across multiple localization career paths under 2K's Global Loc 2.0 program.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
About 2K
2K is a major video game publisher and developer known for iconic franchises such as NBA 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, Civilization, and WWE 2K. Headquartered in Novato, California, the company serves millions of players globally through its development and publishing arms. 2K operates numerous internal development studios around the world and handles publishing, marketing, and operational support from several international offices.
In Spain, 2K has a presence primarily through its localization and quality assurance (LQA) operations in Barcelona, which houses regional teams. The roles posted in Spain reflect a strong, an a robust localization and QA hub, indicating importance on serving international audiences with localized versions. For international professionals, working here offers experience with top-tier gaming franchises and environments, but the day-to-day work can be specialized.
- Industry
- Gaming
- Founded
- 2005
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- Novato, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Most of the current opportunities in Spain are for localization language leads and quality assurance, which suggests a rather focused operational presence in Barcelona over full scale development.
- Located videogamating careers and professional growth with iconic brands like NBA and BioShock if the company uses its own
- is local had strong rates of multilingual roles start (loc product localization on multiple European Arabic, French).
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