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Join us at Altagram!
Our friendly, game-loving team is always looking for bright new talents!
Our values and vision
Altagram is a global, multilingual game localization and audio production agency with headquarters in three vibrant international cities: Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea; and Montréal, Canada. We are proud to be an independent, woman-led company. We provide our clients with a full range of localization services for all types and genres of video games, from fully-immersive MMORPGs to casual app-based games....
Our team is made up of a multicultural group of dedicated in-house employees who are supported by our stellar pool of freelancers, and we are always looking for more talented and passionate people to join us! We are small but mighty, and we believe in making BIG things happen. Think you might be a good fit? Keep reading to see what it’s like to work at Altagram and if you’d like to join our team!
All about Altagram’s culture
We are a team of dedicated perfectionists who are … you guessed it … gamers! We are passionate not only about games, but about delivering a job well done—every time. As a company, our priorities are efficiency, fairness, transparency, and doing great work that our clients love. But we know that having the right employees—and treating them well—is the only way to make that happen. That’s why we also make caring, cooperation, and compassion a huge part of our company culture.Everyone who works here is a passionate gamer, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. That gives us a special insider perspective on all of our projects—and that perspective is what keeps our clients coming back for more.
More about the team
Gaming culture is the glue that binds all us “Altamates” together—no easy feat at an international group of companies with employees from all over the world. And “team spirit” is more than just a buzzword around here—we genuinely enjoy working together. To make sure things stay that way, our hard-working HR department goes the extra mile to create fun team building events and activities to help everyone get to know each other on a personal level.Growth, learning, and employee development are massively important to us, too, which is why we provide regular feedback with weekly one-on-one meetings and regular 360° evaluations. And growth goes in both directions, which is why we are open to innovative new ideas—if you have suggestions, you’re welcome to share them! Are you ready to level up in your career? Then join us!
What makes working at Altagram special?
We’re diverse
We’ve mentioned already that we have a diverse, international team—and that starts with the recruitment process. Our recruitment team is open-minded, friendly, and comes from a wide variety of backgrounds. That helps us find common ground with almost anyone; we appreciate the new perspectives that candidates from different cultures bring to the team. As of mid-2020, we have team members from 18 different countries working in the Berlin office, and more than half of our employees (and half of the management team!) are women. We also have a mix of age groups working here—on average, our team is 34 year old!
We learn and grow together
At Altagram, we’re growing, changing and evolving just as fast as the game industry—and we want our employees to join us for the ride. That means that you have the potential to grow and advance professionally, no matter what your job title is when you start here. We combine the flexibility and adaptability of a startup environment with the stability of an established company. After over 7 years in business, we’ve found the processes that work for us—but we aren’t afraid to consider alternatives. It’s the best of both worlds. Altagram offers plenty of chances for professional development. As an employee, you’ll have access to our online training platform and networking events. You can also learn real-world skills in memoQ, Excel, and languages at our “Altagram School,” and even apply for an employee exchange to Korea or Canada.
We have snacks (and games)
We also offer lots of perks that make your workday more enjoyable. There are board games that you can borrow when it’s time for a break, and in the kitchen, you’ll find a fridge full of Club Mate (a Berliner essential!) and other beverages. There’s also a fruit and müsli bar for when you need a quick snack, and a coffee machine for cappuccinos and lattes. Khajiit has wares, if you have coin… and even if you don’t!
We make team building a priority
Since work is a huge part of your life, we think it’s important to get to know your colleagues outside of office hours. That’s why we offer regular team-building events like after-work drinks, movie nights, and two bigger offsite events each year. You’re also invited to join your teammates for breakfast every Monday—a sure-fire cure for your case of the Mondays!
We’re flexible
Even though work is a big part of life, we know it isn’t the only thing going on in your world. And we don’t want it to be. That’s why we offer overtime tracking and flexible working hours, as well as the chance to work from home or even remotely when you need to. We hope you’ll stick around for a long time, so we want to help you make your work fit in with the rest of your life. Last but not least, we offer an employee pension plan to help you save for the future.
Our offices in Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea; Montréal, Canada
Altagram’s main office is located in the heart of Berlin in the unique Friedrichshain area, with easy access to all the city has to offer. We have a lunch area, including two kitchens, and a gaming room where you can enjoy lunchtime games with your colleagues. The office has an open setup featuring high, airy ceilings, and we’re all decked out with little details that will help you feel right at home: geeky posters, old-school games and controllers, and even a voice-over suite right in the office.
The Montréal office specializes in quality assurance (a.k.a. testing) and is also located in the city center, near the Le-Plateau-Mont-Royal. It’s a hip, vibrant area with lots of bars, cafes, vinyl shops—and there’s even a yoga studio right under our office! It’s also right near a park and offers a great view of the city.
The office in Seoul is responsible for overseeing the Asian market and is located in Gangnam-gu, a famous business neighborhood. The office here is also in an open setup.
Open Positions
Berlin, Germany - Game Localization
Japanese Editor/Translator (m/f/d)
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Japanese full-time Editor for an in-house position in our Berlin office. The successful candidate will be in charge of translating or reviewing translations of video game titles from English, while adhering to production schedules and quality standards. The Editor/Translator will work on various projects for all platforms, including titles from very prestigious clients, along with an in-house team of Translators and Coordinators.Responsibilities:
- Translating, editing, and proofreading of video game related content
- Creating and updating guides, databases, and terminology lists
- File analysis and preparation
- Coordinating localization projects
- Controlling quality as well as compliance with guidelines and reference material
- Providing input and feedback for the continuous improvement of processes
- Training other team members on processes/culture differences
Requirements:
- Outstanding skills in your native language (Japanese)
- Excellent command of English
- Translation experience required
- Very good communication skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Ability to work efficiently and decisively under pressure
- Knowledge of tools: MS Office, QA and CAT tools (preferably memoQ)
- Passion for video games
Freelance Video Game Translator (m/f/d)
Position overview:
We are currently seeking Freelance Translators to expand our translator database for various projects in cooperation with our company and clients. Translations will be done through a memoQ server.Responsibilities:
- Translation, editing, and proofreading of content mainly related to video games
Requirements:
- Outstanding skills in native language
- Excellent skills in English
- Translation experience required
- Experience of translating content related to video games
- Knowledge of CAT tools (in particular memoQ)
Please include in your application:
- Your native language
- Your translation rates
- Whether you also provide proofreading services (as well as your rates for this)
Localization Project Manager (Audio and/or LQA) (m/f/d)
Company Description:
Altagram Group is a global video game localization and audio production agency based in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5000 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience.Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Localization Project Manager with experience in LQA and/or voiceover/dubbing to join our dynamic team of gaming localization experts in the heart of Berlin. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the localization of video game titles from our prestigious clients while collaborating with all relevant in-house teams (translation, engineering, LQA, audio) to ensure the highest standard of localization quality.Responsibilities:
- Managing localization projects from beginning to end
- Being the main point of contact for our clients and partners
- Ensuring the highest standard of localization quality for our clients within schedule and budget constraints
- Creating and controlling project budgets and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are issued on time
- Advising, helping, and educating our clients so they can achieve their global business objectives
- Meeting clients and constantly improving client relationships
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal English skills required
- Client-facing localization project management experience is a must
- Experience with either or both: o Localization Quality Assurance (LQA) at least as a test lead or project manager level
- Experience managing localization workflows
- Confident customer relations and excellent communication skills
- Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Awareness of cross-cultural differences
- Knowledge of standard industry software and localization tools (MS Office, memoQ)
- Familiarity with the principles of internationalization and globalization
- Passion for video games
o Voiceover/dubbing audio projects at a project manager level
Berlin, Germany - Platform
UX/UI Designer/Developer (m/f/d)
Company Description:
Altagram Group is a global video game localization and audio production agency based in Berlin, Germany, with offices in Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5000 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience.Job Description:
We are currently looking for a UX/UI Designer/Developer (m/f/d) who is supporting us in developing our AI-enabled platform until end of April 2021. Our ultimate objective is to become a game changer in the video game culturalization market. We envision a situation where all game development companies and game publishers manage their entire culturalization needs through our platform, no matter if they are using other external services or ours.Responsibilities:
- You drive design-related tasks
- You own the frontend code base with developers
- You communicate effectively with other team members, including product, engineering, and teams throughout the company
- You are open to learn, receive and give feedback, as well as improve team processes
- You have a great impact in product decision making
Requirements:
- 4+ years of professional experience as UI/UX designer. Expertise in design tools (Sketch, Figma, Abstract, Adobe CS, ...)
- 2+ years of working as Frontend/UI developer on a professional level (within these 4 years of experience). Love for React and web applications (HTML5 and CSS3 based)
- Well-constructed portfolio of UI/UX work and visual design work
- Expertise in the design and production of UI/UX deliverables (e.g. sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, mockups, etc.). Track record of shipping and iterating user-centered product
- Knowledge of JavaScript and basic programming skills
- You believe in teamwork and understand that is never about you. You are comfortable sharing knowledge and learning from your colleagues
- You can communicate fluently in English
Nice to Have:
- Agile mindset, with knowledge of methodologies, git, pull requests and others
- Experience with gamification is a plus
- Ability to work effectively and decisively both, independently and in a team environment
- Communication skills. Understanding that product needs feedback from development, and you are willing to communicate that effectively and efficiently
- Commitment to team efficiency. You know already how to separate product, design, implementation, architecture, or coding discussions
- Prototype oriented. Understanding that things are not perfect at the first attempt, but have an open mind to alternatives, redesign, refactors, user feedback and prioritization
What You Can Expect From Us:
- A chance to get a great insight into the world of game localization
- Huge potential to grow in a thriving startup environment
- The chance to have your voice heard – if you have an idea, we want to know about it!
- In an office full of gamers, you can expect a round of games at lunch and after work
- A fridge full of Club Mate and other goodies!
Seoul, South Korea - Game Localization
Freelance Video Game Translator (m/f/d)
Position overview:
We are currently seeking Freelance Translators to expand our translator database for various projects in cooperation with our company and clients. Translations will be done through a memoQ server.Responsibilities:
- Translation, editing, and proofreading of content mainly related to video games
Requirements:
- Outstanding skills in native language
- Excellent skills in English
- Translation experience required
- Experience of translating content related to video games
- Knowledge of CAT tools (in particular memoQ)
Please include in your application:
- Your native language
- Your translation rates
- Whether you also provide proofreading services (as well as your rates for this)
Montréal, Canada - Game Localization
Localization Tester (m/f/d)
Job Description:
We are currently looking for Localization Testers in Montreal. You will be responsible for proofreading and testing in-game and video game-related content. A background in game testing is advantageous. We are looking for candidates who love video games and who are familiar with PC and mobile devices as well as related terminology.Responsibilities:
- Verifying linguistic, cultural and contextual accuracy of localized in-game text, audio and subtitles
- Verifying cosmetic integrity and implementation of in-game text
- Ensuring that game guidelines and glossaries are correctly referenced throughout the game
- Ensuring that compliance with terminology and publisher guidelines are respected at all time
- Identifying and documenting defects in a clear and concise manner using the designated bug tracking database
- Suggesting solutions to the defects reported and verifying fixes
- Working in cooperation with a multilingual team in a fast-paced environment
- Following test instructions accurately and executing tasks in a timely manner
- Reporting to the Test Lead and assistance with other tasks when needed
Qualifications:
- Outstanding skills in your native language
- Excellent English communication skills
- Strong passion for video games
- Knowledge and experience using PC and mobile devices
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Strong attention to detail and rigorous respect of deadlines
- Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively
- Capability to work under pressure as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Previous experience in QA or game localization is a real plus
- French communication skills are advantageous
If you think your qualifications match our requirements, please send your application to job.canada@altagram.com
Business Developer (m/f/d)
Job Description:
Due to our international expansion and company growth, we are looking for someone with experience and a strong interest in business development and game localization. The successful candidate should be interested in working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with a great international team of game localization experts.Responsibilities:
- Generating new business sales
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and prospects
- Organizing and attending international games business events and traveling to potential new clients to present Altagram
- Identifying our prospects localization challenges and developing effective localization solutions
- Developing business terms with clients in close cooperation with international team
- Identifying potential new clients, competitor research, reporting on local market and industry trends
- Support our Business Development teams in South Korea and Germany
- Reporting to the CEO and the general management
Requirements:
- Localization sales experience
- A passion for video games and knowledge of the video game industry
- Experience with LQA projects is advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Experience with CRM tools
- Confident client relations and excellent communication & negotiation skills
- Willingness to travel to fairs, industry events and clients
LQA Project Manager (m/f/d)
Job Description:
As LQA Project Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the localization of diverse video game titles from our clients. You will also be in charge of managing all our testing activities to ensure the best possible quality.Responsibilities:
- Managing localization projects from beginning to end
- Being the main point of contact between the Altagram team and clients
- Creating and controlling localization project budgets, performing cost tracking analysis, ensuring purchase orders and invoices are issued in a timely manner
- Drive test development, estimation, planning, execution, reporting and closure
- Provide feedback on usability and qualitative issues
- Plan and maintain defect management processes and tools
- Manage and coordinate internal and external testers
- Leading meetings and conference calls
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal English skills required
- Experience in an agency environment
- Game testing / leading game testing experience or localization project management experience
- Confident customer relations and excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload effectively
- Knowledge of standard software, specifically: MS Project, MS Office
- Knowledge of localization tools: memoQ, Plunet
- Knowledge of bug tracking tools: Mantis, JIRA
- Passion for video games
Working with us as a freelancer
Altagram regularly works with our teams of professional freelance translators, voice actors, localization testers, and audio engineers. We have a steady flow of interesting projects in a variety of languages, and our recent satisfaction survey shows that our freelancers are very happy working with us. Even though you aren’t working in the office with us, we value your work and appreciate how essential you are to our company’s success!
Please note that we cannot accept emails over 10MB. If you’d like to send us something over this size, we can provide you with a link where you can upload your files. Just drop us a line at casting@altagram.com and we’ll get back to you.
After we receive your application, we’ll review everything and get in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
Freelance translators
If you are an experienced translator who loves video games, please send us your resume, rates and language pairs (native/target) to: job-translator@altagram.comTesters
If you’re a tester (LQA/FQA), please send your resume to our office in Canada:Actors, partner studios, and audio engineers
For actors, partner studios or audio engineers, please reach our Berlin studio here: audio@altagram.comVoice actors
If you are a voice actor, please send your demo and references via email to: casting@altagram.comPlease note that we cannot accept emails over 10MB. If you’d like to send us something over this size, we can provide you with a link where you can upload your files. Just drop us a line at casting@altagram.com and we’ll get back to you.
Open applications
Simply curious about the open positions at Altagram? Please send us an email at: job@altagram.comAfter we receive your application, we’ll review everything and get in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
COVID-19
Due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking extra precautions in gradually bringing Altagram’s teams back to our premises. Our goal is for everyone to feel safe while having the possibility to work in the best possible conditions. There are currently no vaccines to prevent COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises (CDC) recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. We follow these guidelines closely on all of our premises and we are monitoring the situation accordingly on a weekly basis. It is essential to stay safe and to care for each other during these trying times. Do not hesitate to ask our Human Resources team any questions you might have about the way we are handling the situation and how it will affect your onboarding.The Altagram Management Team