Nintendo Is Hiring An Associate Localization Planner (Bilingual Japanese)

Join Nintendo of America Inc. as a Localization Project Coordinator 🎮✨

Nintendo of America Inc. is seeking a dedicated Localization Project Coordinator to help bring beloved franchises like Mario™, Zelda™, and Animal Crossing™ to fans across the Americas. If you thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and have a passion for gaming, this could be your next exciting opportunity!

About Nintendo of America 🏢

Since launching the Nintendo Entertainment System™ over 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. At Nintendo of America Inc., we partner with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to deliver iconic franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™, and Splatoon™ — across the Americas via video games, hardware, and collaborations with partners in entertainment such as feature films and theme parks.

Located in Redmond, Washington, our headquarters oversees Nintendo’s operations throughout the Americas. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for our employees, partners, and community members. For more information about Nintendo, visit our website.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

• Act as a liaison: Collaborate with global localization teams to establish and maintain project scope, schedule, and milestone processes throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate project logistics: Manage day-to-day tasks, disseminate information, and support projects to successful completion.
• Support localization workflows: Assist project sponsors in resolving issues and improving localization processes, including documentation and tool adaptation.
• Maintain relationships: Communicate with overseas and domestic developers regarding localization efforts during project lifecycle.
• Asset and cultural management: Maintain databases to track localization data and ensure cultural appropriateness of assets.
• Budget monitoring: Oversee budgets and consult stakeholders on additional funding needs.
• Schedule and language progress tracking: Collaborate with language leads to monitor remaining work and manage schedule adjustments.
• Collaboration & communication: Facilitate communication with internal teams and resolve cultural and localization issues.
• Pre-production review: Utilize software to understand project scope deeply.
• Post-project documentation: Develop post-mortem reports and archive project materials.
• Optional testing & promotion: Test games, provide feedback, and support product demonstrations, videos, livestreams, and promotional activities.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information securely and responsibly.
• Travel: Travel up to 10%, including international trips.
• Content management: Translate, generate, and centralize development materials, specifications, and communications.
• Communication facilitation: Interpret and translate during meetings, calls, interviews, and presentations with developers.

Qualifications & Requirements 🎓

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination or localization.
• Experience working with global teams and knowledge of console, PC, and mobile gaming markets.
• Exceptional organizational, customer service, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of Japanese and American cultures, along with Japanese business practices.
• Familiarity with Nintendo properties, history, and products.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite; ability to learn proprietary software.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) preferred.
• Software development experience is a plus.
• Valid passport is mandatory.
• Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Communication, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Position Details & Benefits 🚀

This is a hybrid position based in Redmond, WA. Regular onsite work following the division’s schedule is required; fully remote work is not available at this time.

The role offers a competitive base pay rate of $37.26 - $59.62 per hour, with potential semi-annual performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

For more details, visit our Benefits & Perks page.