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A leading mobile-game developer and publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.

Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in App Annie's “Top 10 Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” list. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®.

Gameloft distributes its games in more than 100 countries and employs 4,600 people worldwide. Every month, 114 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games through Gameloft Advertising Solutions, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

For this role you will be a part of FreshPlanet, a small gaming studio who recently joined Gameloft. FreshPlanet specialized in making high quality casual mobile games that mix social and pop culture elements. FreshPlanet is most famous for creating SongPop, the biggest music trivia game in the world with over 120 million players so far and winner of a BAFTA and Webby Award.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a French-English Editor/Reviser. This person will work within a team responsible for the translation and editing of game content, press releases and other varied internal documents.

From the beginning of your adventure with us, you will be tasked with:

  • Translating text from French into English. Please note that there is a substantial amount of editing to be done on texts already written in English.
  • Showing adaptability and flexibility, as well as the ability to make effective use of all available resources, are key to this role.
  • Game-testing makes up a significant portion of the workload.

Qualifications

Experience and qualifications:

  • BA in literature, translation or equivalent;
  • Prior experience in translation;
  • Bilingual (English-French spoken/written);
  • Excellent communication skills and an appreciation for the subtleties of language and grammar;
  • Creative and able to take initiative working independently or within a team;
  • Able to do precise, accurate work under pressure, and prioritise work load in order to meet varying deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Third language (Spanish, Italian, German or Portuguese) an asset;
  • Familiarity with video games and/or wireless technology an asset.
  • The successful candidate will be a native English speaker or equivalent.

Additional Information

Why Join the World of Gameloft?

  • Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!
  • Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
  • Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
  • Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!

What We Offer

  • A storage room for 80 bikes
  • Daily snacks
  • A game room
  • A rooftop terrace
  • Beer Fridays

We want to get to know you!

Submit your application now.

*Important*

To Apply:

Please include a translation (in English) of the following passage and provide a two hundred word writing sample stating why you are the right person for this position, to be included with a CV.