Description
The Sandbox is building a decentralized metaverse, empowering creators and players to come together and build the world they’ve always wanted. It is our mission to build an inclusive and open metaverse. Building the bridge between blockchain, social experiences, and gaming. Creating long-lasting relationships through the power of community, creativity, and NFTs.
About the position:
As a localization manager you’ll oversee the whole process of The Sandbox entering new markets. You’ll be responsible for implementing and executing the localization strategy of a company, managing translation projects from beginning to end.
You’ll manage and maintain relationships with trusted translators, alongside internal team members and final reviewers to produce an efficient translation workflow that ensures the product/ services and website are well localized.
Responsibilities:
Implementing the localization strategy of a company from start to finish
Coordinating and managing translators, freelancers, content experts, and internal departments, including training
Working with internal and external vendors to identify any potential business blockers and ensure a smooth translation workflow
Driving high-quality output from freelancers
Tracking and monitoring of a translation project, reporting of progress to internal stakeholders
Assessing project risk through prioritization and other means
Researching and optimizing the best localization technology for improved efficiency
Managing the budget of a localization project through gathering data on cost, including forecasting for future markets
Monitoring localization ROI of the company
Creating glossaries and briefs for those involved in projects
Building regional guidelines for better cultural understanding of new markets
Requirements:
Working knowledge of industry-standard localization tools – tech-savvy
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Strong attention to details
Full professional fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
Proven track record of managing language localization projects and previous experience collaborating with Language System Protocols
BA/BS degree or equal practical experience
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration experience
Nice-to-haves
- Multilingual, to be fluent in multiple languages
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