WHO WE ARE

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply! 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own the localization strategy, quality bar, and final sign-off for Japanese 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 Japanese market
• Select suitable fonts for the LANGUAGE and work with stakeholders that any font related issues are solved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with LQA team on linguistic bugs
• Work with and support age-rating team as necessary.
• Collaborate with regional marketing team for marketing terminology, tag-lines, metadata and review MKTG texts as necessary.
• 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 Japanese-related bugs, tone disputes, or QA challenges
• Supervise and provide feedback to entry- and mid-level linguists or vendors working on Japanese content
• Consult with game studios and content owners on Japan age rating requirements, terminology usage, and visual/language compliance
• Lead VO casting, script review, and direct creative sessions during Japanese 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 Japanese localization
• Participate in Global Loc 2.0 initiatives, working with senior leadership to shape evolving localization standards, practices, and tooling

REQUIREMENTS

• 4–6+ years of professional localization experience in games, tech, or entertainment
• Native fluency in Japanese, 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
• Keep up with the gaming and localization trend of the language and region
• Must be a highly engaged gaming enthusiast with extensive gaming/IP knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of platform-holder guidelines, naming conventions, and brand alignment principles
• Support localization manager with various tasks
• 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 Japanese culture, media, and the Japanese-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 – Japanese, you will directly shape how our players in Japanese 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.

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. 

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Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What You Will Do

• Execute test passes on localized builds to verify linguistic, functional, and visual accuracy
   
• Identify and log localization bugs—ranging from translation issues to UI problems—using detailed, reproducible steps
   
• Ensure consistency in spelling, grammar, terminology, tone, variable usage, and cultural appropriateness
   
• Edit or propose fixes to objective linguistic issues directly in text management systems (where applicable)
   
• Support glossary and style guide validation as part of broader quality review cycles
   
• Follow documented test plans and contribute to test case creation and improvement
   
• Assist in evaluating localization quality against first-party standards, platform-holder terminology, and branding requirements
   
• Review localization tickets or player reports, helping reproduce and escalate verified issues
   
• Participate in LQA team standups, bug triage, and milestone QA reviews
   
• Stay current on key project terminology and serve as a resource for your native language Japanese
   

Requirements

• Native fluency in your supported language Japanese
   
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
   
• 0–2 years of experience in LQA, functional QA, translation, or related academic work
   
• Familiarity with QA and localization workflows, including bug logging and test execution
   
• Knowledge of JIRA, bug tracking platforms, or text management systems
   
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and version control platforms
   
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized, with a collaborative mindset
   
• Ability to work under deadlines, follow instructions, and ask questions when needed
   
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Bonus Points

• Exposure to localization or CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, XLOC)
   
• Experience with game consoles, mobile platforms, or game development terminology
   
• Familiarity with first-party certification standards (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft)
   
• Experience editing dubbing scripts or reviewing voiceover in your native language Japanese 
   
• Passion for video games and cross-cultural storytelling

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.

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. 

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Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

This is a pivotal growth position within 2K Asia, supporting AAA blockbuster franchises such as Borderlands, Sid Meier’s Civilization, and NBA 2K. We are looking for a data-informed marketing professional to join our Tokyo team.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between community engagement and performance marketing. You will focus on maximizing the reach of our titles through Social Media & paid media strategy and data analysis, to ensure 2K’s brand resonates powerfully across the Japanese gaming landscape.

Social Media Strategy & Paid Media Operations

• Lead the integrated planning, execution, and management of paid media campaigns (Paid Social, YouTube, Search, etc.) to maximize reach and user acquisition for 2K titles in Japan.
• Manage and support 2K Japan’s overall social media strategy in alignment with global brand directions, ensuring content is localized and resource-efficient.
• Partner with the Social Media Manager to identify high-performing organic content and provide strategic paid boosts to amplify community engagement and brand growth.
• Collaborate with agencies to manage monthly calendars, KPIs, and actionable steps, ensuring community initiatives align with broader marketing goals.

Performance Tracking & Global Reporting

• Consolidate and analyze data from both organic social channels and paid campaigns to evaluate the overall health and growth of 2K’s presence in Japan.
• Generate regular performance reports for local, regional, and global stakeholders, translating local market trends and campaign results into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor social sentiment and VOC (Voice of Customer) to provide data-backed feedback to global development and marketing teams.

Marketing Execution & Cross-functional Support

• Support the broader Japan marketing team in executing integrated campaigns, including PR initiatives, influencer activations, and local events.
• Assist in managing local agency relationships and creative localization to ensure all marketing assets are tailored for the Japanese audience.
• Collaborate effectively across time zones with the Asia regional team and US headquarters.

Key to success in this role:

• Professional Experience: 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in SNS marketing, PR, or digital advertising within the gaming, entertainment, or consumer tech industries. Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a more senior role
• Digital Media Expertise: Proven experience in managing paid media/performance marketing campaigns (specifically Paid Social). Experience on the agency side managing gaming clients is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and translate them into simple, actionable recommendations for the team.
• Communication & Collaboration: A proactive team player who can support and elevate the work of colleagues while maintaining clear ownership of digital performance.
• Cultural Fluency: Deep understanding of the Japanese gaming community and social media landscape.
• Language: Native-level Japanese and Business-level English (written and spoken) are required for collaboration with regional and global teams.
• Mindset: A "self-starter" who is comfortable with data and eager to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

This role has been updated to reflect changes in our requirements and responsibilities. If you have previously applied and were unsuccessful, we kindly ask that you consider applying again only if your profile now better matches the revised criteria.

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.

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.

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