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LocalizationLanguageLead-French

€55–75k ~AI est. Madrid, Spain
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Localization Language Lead - French at 2K. Skills: Localization strategy, Linguistic authority, Content localization. Own localization strategy. Own quality bar”

Industry & Context.

Media

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Native fluency in French, Advanced English fluency, Professional localization experience, Work independently on complex projects, Oversee or mentor junior linguists

Nice to Have

Experience with VO scripting, Experience with dubbing production, Experience with linguistic performance direction

What You'll Do.

Own localization strategy

Review localized content

Edit localized content

Maintain style guides

Develop cultural content policies

Maintain cultural content policies

Enforce cultural content policies

Guide language decisions

Serve as linguistic escalation point

Provide feedback to linguists

Consult on age rating requirements

Consult on terminology usage

Consult on visual compliance

Consult on language compliance

Direct creative sessions

Audit for consistency

Audit for cultural resonance

Recommend process improvements

Implement process improvements

Participate in Global Loc 2.0

Shape localization standards

Shape localization practices

Shape localization tooling

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Localization producers; Embedded LQA; Marketing; Publishing; Dev teams; Game studios; Content owners; Senior leadership

Communication Scope

Represent language decisions

Full Job Description

TITLE: 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 Global 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, scri

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