Blizzard Entertainment
Language Expert, Brazilian Portuguese (TEMP)
Irvine, California, United States of America · Senior · Part-time
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About the role
- You bring strong linguistic judgment, deep cultural awareness, and a passion for the craft of localization, ensuring our voice, tone, and intent resonate authentically with Brazilian Portuguese‑speaking players.
- In this role, you will serve as the primary owner for Brazilian Portuguese localization, reviewing and validating localized content to ensure it is accurate, culturally appropriate, and safe for release.
- This includes identifying and addressing potential historical, political, or social sensitivities relevant to Brazil.
Responsibilities
- Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Language Expert (Brazilian Portuguese) to support the localization of our games, products, and services.
- As the Language Expert, you will own the quality, consistency, and creative integrity of Brazilian Portuguese across player‑facing experiences.
- Own Brazilian Portuguese (ptBR) language decisions and ensure creative cohesion end‑to‑end.
- Collaborate closely with the Global Localization team and cross‑functional stakeholders on initiatives that improve player engagement, quality, and efficiency.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional localization experience.
- Experience reviewing localized content and providing clear, professional linguistic feedback.
- Strong knowledge of localization‑specific and translation tools (e.g., memoQ, CAT tools).
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
- Experience working as a translator in the entertainment industry.
- Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment games.
- Experience with game localization or game quality assurance.
- Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.
Skills
- Excellent Brazilian Portuguese and English linguistic skills, with strong grammar and orthography expertise in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Demonstrated interest in exploring and leveraging new technologies and solutions to improve localization workflows.
Compensation
- In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $27.42 - $50.72 Hourly.
Company info
- We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
- We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
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