Localization Language Lead, French
Madrid, Spain On-site
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About the role
We are seeking a Game Localization Lead to own the linguistic direction and execution strategy for all French content across 2K’s game portfolio. This is an individual contributor role within the Content Localization (CLOC) team. You’ll serve as the key French language authority, working with minimal supervision across complex projects. You’ll apply deep linguistic and cultural expertise while partnering with developers, producers, QA, and publishing stakeholders to ensure language quality meets player expectations and platform-holder standards. As a Game Localization Lead for French, you will directly shape how our players in France and other French-speaking regions experience our games. You’ll own language strategy, guide voice and tone across titles, and play a key role in 2K’s broader effort to deliver best-in-class localized content through a modern, embedded, and scalable localization model.
What you'll bring
- Proven ability to work independently on complex language projects, exercising judgment and creativity in ambiguous or conflicting situations
- Strong working knowledge of platform-holder guidelines, naming conventions, and brand alignment principles
- Comfortable overseeing or mentoring junior linguists and freelance vendors
- Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., CAT tools, translation memory systems, XLOC, JIRA, CMS)
- Deep understanding of French culture, media, and the French-speaking gaming audience
- Experience with VO scripting, dubbing production, and linguistic performance direction is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, media, or related field preferred