In-Game Localization Specialist, French

LILT AI

In-Game Localization Specialist ensuring culturally relevant gaming content across languages and regions. Collaborating with teams to deliver quality localization and adapt in-game content.

Posted 7/20/2026contractRemote • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native-level fluency in the target language and extensive experience in localizing video game content, ensuring cultural relevance and quality through effective collaboration with localization teams and adherence to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Native-Level FluencyISO 17100 Certification3+ Years Localization ExperienceTranscreation Experience in GamingFamiliarity with Game Engines

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Hard Skills

Localization of In-Game TextEditing and Reviewing Localized ContentCultural AdaptationTerminology ManagementUnderstanding of Scripting Formats

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Localization QA ToolsLocalization Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 17100 Certification

Industry Keywords

Video Game LocalizationGaming Content TypesNon-Player Character DialogueCutscene SubtitlesTranscreation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Localize in-game text, UI, dialogue, subtitles, and narrative content for target languages while maintaining tone, style, and context.
Ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity by adapting content appropriately for regional audiences.
Review and edit localized content for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Support the maintanance of glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.
Work with localization QA teams to identify and resolve linguistic bugs in-game.
Provide feedback on localization pipelines and suggest improvements for efficiency and quality.
Coordinate with language teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native-level fluency in the target language
ISO 17100 Certification Criteria:
A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
3+ years demonstrable experience in localizing in game video content.
In depth and practical understanding of the nuances and considerations of translating the following gaming content types:
UlContent/menus
Mission text
Non-Player Character (NPC) ambient dialogue
Locked cutscene subtitle blocks
Transcreation experience specifically within the gaming sector, translating NBA-related content for video games.
Familiarity with game engines and localization pipelines.
Knowledge of scripting formats (e.g., XML, JSON) is a plus.
Passion for video games, especially sports, action, or narrative-driven titles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.