LQA Lead Braga

LQA Lead
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

On-site Localization

Full time

Braga, Braga, Portugal

Description

About the company

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our
- leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games.

About the role

As an LQA Lead you will manage the linguistic quality assurance, ensuring translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent with the brand's tone. You will be coordinating with the PM and LQA Tester to meet project deadlines and uphold high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage LQA Testing: Oversee all aspects of linguistic quality testing, ensuring that the output meets high standards for accuracy, cultural relevance, and tone.
2. Coordinate with Teams: Work closely with PM and LQA Tester to streamline the LQA process and resolve issues quickly.
3. Resource Management: Assign and manage LQA testers, both
   - house and external, to meet project deadlines and quality goals.
4. Quality Control: Review and monitor the quality of localized content across all languages, maintaining consistency and adherence to style guides.
5. Issue Tracking: Identify, document, and track localization issues, coordinating with relevant teams for fixes.
6. Process Improvement: Develop and refine LQA processes, tools, and guidelines to improve efficiency and quality over time.
7. Feedback and Training: Provide constructive feedback and training to LQA testers to uphold quality standards across projects.
8. Reporting: Prepare reports on LQA progress, issue trends, and quality metrics for stakeholders.
9. Stay Updated: Keep up with industry trends and updates in localization practices and gaming terminology.

Requirements:

1. Experience leading LQA teams (preferable in video games);
2. C2 fluency in English and another language (certification not required);
3. Degree in Linguistics, Translation, or related fields;
4. Knowledge of CAT tools (memo
   Q preferable);
5. Availability to work
   - site (non-remote) from Monday to Fridays;
6. Passion for video games and geek culture.

What we offer:

You will be working for the
- eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. Working with a global
- lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.

Working Condition:

On-Site in our Studio in Braga, Portugal 8:00 to 17:00, Mondays through Fridays

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH.

For more career opportunities, visit our career page: https://www.ptw.com/careers