Job Description
Nintendo of America Inc. The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS family of systems, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, and Wii U systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at
Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.
Description Of Duties - Checks consumer-facing documents and in-game text and voice for context, grammar, spelling, possible trademark issues, and overall presentation to ensure text quality meets Nintendo standards.
- Leverages language and cultural expertise when reviewing text, to ensure that the resulting experience resonates with the user and reflects the intent of the developer.
- Uses testing toolset to report bugs and confirm fixes in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provides feedback to leadership to inform project test plans, tool usage/features, etc. for current and future work.
- Works regularly with translation and writing staff to monitor progress and address text issues with the shared goal of improving testing quality and procedure.
- Processes work for multiple testing projects and provides respective project communications to consistently meet deadlines.
Summary Of Requirements - 1-3 years of proofreading experience in a high-volume, deadline-oriented setting in Quality Assurance industry.
- Advanced level proficiency and formal or professional experience writing/editing in target language.
- Experience in publishing and/or editing.
- Ability to identify possible culturalization issues and propose possible solutions.
- Strong familiarity with Nintendo franchises and awareness of industry trends, especially in target market.
- Highly organized and be able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
- Undergraduate degree in target language or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.
This position includes a base pay range of $28.12 - $44.95 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.
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