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: Localization Language Lead French Who We Are

At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including

NBA® 2K

, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like

BioShock®

,

Borderlands®

,

Mafia

,

Sid Meier’s Civilization ** ® , and

XCOM®

, as well as fan favorites

WWE® 2K

,

TopSpin®

, and

PGA TOUR® 2K **. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre. Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios,

and

2K SportsLab

create world-class experiences across platforms. But what truly powers 2K is our people. We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to

come as they are

and do their best work. What We Need

As part of our

Integral Loc 2.0 evolution

, 2K is deepening its investment in language-specific leadership to improve the voice, cultural authenticity, and overall quality of our localized content. 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. What You’ll Do

Own the

localization strategy, quality bar, and final sign-off

for

French

content across all 2K titles Review and edit localized content (in-game text, UI, scripts, VO) for tone, clarity, fluency, and cultural relevance Develop, maintain, and enforce

glossaries, style guides

, and cultural content policies for the

French

market Collaborate with cross-functional teams—localization producers, embedded LQA, marketing, publishing, and dev to guide language decisions and alignment Serve as the main

linguistic escalation point

for

French -related bugs, tone disputes or QA challenges Supervise and provide feedback to entry- and mid-level linguists or vendors working on

French

content Consult with game studios and content owners on

French age rating requirements

, terminology usage, and visual/language compliance Lead VO casting, script review, and

direct creative sessions

during

French

voiceover production Regularly review in-development and near‑final builds to audit for tone, consistency, and cultural resonance Recommend and help implement

process improvements

that improve quality, reduce error rates, or optimize turnaround time for

French

localization Participate in Global Loc 2.0 initiatives, working with senior leadership to shape evolving localization standards, practices,



and tooling What Will Make You A Great Fit

Professional localization experience

in games, tech, or entertainment Native fluency in

French

, with demonstrated mastery of tone, grammar, and regional nuance Advanced English fluency (written and spoken); capable of representing language decisions across global teams 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 Why Join Us?

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. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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📌 Localization Language Lead - French (Madrid)
🏢 31St Union
📍 Madrid