Korean Translation & Localization Specialist

About the Role

We’re looking for a Korean Games Translation & Localization Specialist to join our world-class localization team. In this role, you’ll translate and localize gaming content into Korean with exceptional linguistic quality, cultural relevance, and attention to detail. You’ll collaborate with fellow localization specialists and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, engaging content for players and customers.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep Korean language expertise with a genuine passion for gaming. You’ll work across new releases, marketing materials, support content, and other customer-facing communications while managing changing priorities and occasional last-minute updates.

What You'll Do

• Translate and localize gaming and technical content from English into Korean.
• Support new releases, marketing materials, knowledge-base articles, and other customer-facing content.
• Ensure translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent in tone, terminology, grammar, and style.
• Review and refine localized content to maintain high standards of linguistic quality.
• Manage short-term and long-term translation projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Reprioritize work effectively when source materials or project requirements change.
• Use computer-assisted translation tools to manage terminology, translation memory, and workflow consistency.
• Collaborate closely with other translators, reviewers, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about gaming terminology, genres, platforms, hardware, and player communities.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on quality, continuous improvement, innovation, and shared success.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in translation, localization, linguistics, game design, or a related field.
• Native-level written and verbal proficiency in Korean, including exceptional command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Professional translation or localization experience.
• Strong familiarity with gaming terminology and the ability to translate content accurately within a gaming context.
• Experience with computer-assisted translation tools such as Crowdin, memoQ, Memsource, SDL Trados, Wordfast, or similar platforms.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to quick turnaround times, and maintain quality when priorities change.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating or localizing gaming and technical content.
• Passion for PC or console gaming.
• Familiarity with computer hardware, software development, or game design.
• Familiarity with game distribution platforms.
• Knowledge of different game genres and online gaming communities.
• Knowledge of gaming hardware and platform ecosystems.

Compensation

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is $33.65 to $43.25 USD per hour, with a midpoint of $38.45 USD per hour. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

Remote, United States

This role may be performed remotely from within the United States. The team’s core coverage hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Alternative schedules may be available based on the employee’s time zone and existing team coverage. When Pacific Time coverage is needed, employees must be available to work the established core hours.