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Job Title	Localization Manager
Job Category	Quality Assurance
Job Description	Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. Blizzard's track record of back-to-back #1-selling games spans more than a decade, and with blockbuster hits such as World of Warcraft®, Warcraft® III: Reign of Chaos™, Diablo® II, and StarCraft®, the company has earned several consecutive Game of the Year awards. In addition, Blizzard's online game service, Battle.net®, is the largest of its kind in the world, with millions of active users. Blizzard most recent release was World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade™, the expansion set to the company’s bestselling, award-winning subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), World of Warcraft. At Blizzard Entertainment Europe, you will work with some of the most creative and talented people in the industry, working together to create the best games in the world. If you share our goals, and have the skills, we want to hear from you! Blizzard Entertainment Europe was founded in 2003 and is a constantly growing company. With a current staff of more than 700 employees comprising 24 nationalities, you will work in a highly multicultural and dynamic environment. A relocation package will be provided for any successful candidate. Blizzard will assist with all the administrative tasks for you to get settled in a foreign country, such as registering for social security, opening a bank account, finding a flat, and setting up amenities. Localization Manager Position based in Velizy, France (southwest of Paris) Permanent work contract Starting Date: Immediate Reports to: Technical Platform Director RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the localization/translation team (approx. 30 people) Coordinate closely with European QA Manager and with US Global Localization Manager Management the localization/translation process for French, German, Spanish and Russian Management of localization through external vendors Management of the tender process for external vendors - selection, planning and coordination of deadlines Management of the sound recording studio Responsible for the quality and consistency of the localization of games set in the different Blizzard’s universes – Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo REQUIREMENTS Fluent in English 3 to 5 years experience managing localization teams A strong motivation, high level of commitment and excellent teamwork skills Experience in managing multicultural teams Able to work on several different projects simultaneously PLUSES Previous work experience in an international environment with non-European headquarters Good knowledge of World of Warcraft and Blizzard licenses (Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo) APPLICATION Please send your resumé, and cover letter in English to: recruitment-eu@blizzard.com Keyword to mention on your application e-mail subject line: GILOCMANAGER
Location	Paris, France, UK & Europe
Date posted	20/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Blizzard Entertainment using their internal reference GILOCMANAGER.