Lead Russian localization strategy and quality for 2K's diverse game portfolio, ensuring cultural authenticity and exceptional player experiences through expert linguistic direction and cross-functional collaboration.
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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 Russian content across 2K’s game portfolio.
This is an individual contributor role within the Content Localization (CLOC) team. You’ll serve as the key Russian 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.
As a Game Localization Lead, you will directly shape how our players in Russian-speaking 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.
Linguistic Strategy & Quality Ownership
Core Localization
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
Leadership, Mentorship, & Continuous Improvement
Core Competencies
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee; other tasks and duties may be assigned or reassigned as needed.
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We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment across all aspects of employment, regardless of gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under Spanish and EU legislation.
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Own the localization strategy and quality bar for Russian content across all 2K titles. Develop, maintain, and enforce glossaries, style guides, and cultural content policies for the Russian market. Act as the primary advisor for cultural risk mitigation and main linguistic escalation point for QA challenges. Review, edit, and audit localized content (in-game text, UI, scripts, VO) for tone, clarity, and cultural relevance. Lead VO casting, script review, and direct creative sessions during Russian voiceover production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to Russian age rating requirements. Supervise and provide feedback to entry- and mid-level linguists or vendors working on Russian content. Native fluency in Russian and advanced English fluency, with professional localization experience in games, tech, or entertainment. Deep understanding of the regional gaming landscape, pop culture, and evolving localization methodologies. Familiarity with localization tools such as CAT tools, translation memory systems, XLOC, JIRA, and CMS.
