<p class="~xmsonormal~"><strong>TITLE</strong>: Localization Specialist - Castilian Spanish</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Madrid<br><strong>DEPT: </strong>Global Localization</p> <p><strong>COMPANY:</strong> 2K (Take-Two Interactive)<br><strong>TYPE:</strong> Full-Time, Executive Level (onsite)</p> <p> </p> <p>At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including <strong><em>NBA® 2K</em></strong>, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like <strong><em>BioShock®</em></strong><em>, </em><strong><em>Borderlands®</em></strong><em>, </em><strong><em>Mafia</em></strong><em>, </em><strong><em>Sid Meier’s Civilization</em></strong><strong>®</strong>, and<em> </em><strong><em>XCOM®</em></strong>, as well as fan favorites <strong><em>WWE® 2K</em></strong><em>, </em><strong><em>TopSpin®</em></strong>, and <strong><em>PGA TOUR® 2K</em></strong><em>.</em> We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. <strong>Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, </strong>and <strong>2K SportsLab</strong> create world-class experiences across platforms.</p> <p>But what truly powers 2K is our people.</p> <p>We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to <strong>come as they are</strong> and do their best work.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>What We Need</strong></h3> <p>As part of 2K’s evolving <strong>Global Loc 2.0 strategy</strong>, we are expanding our in-house localization team to elevate linguistic quality and cultural authenticity across our game portfolio. We are seeking a <strong>Linguistic Specialist </strong>to support the translation, editing, and validation of localized content in their Castilian Spanish, while gaining hands-on experience with localization tools, pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration.</p> <p>This is an <strong>entry-level, individual contributor role</strong> designed to support early-career linguists and translators looking to grow in the game localization industry. You’ll work under the guidance of senior language leads and localization producers to help ensure accurate and player-relevant content in a structured and supportive environment.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Translate or edit in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English into <strong>natural, culturally appropriate Castilian Spanish</strong><br> </li> <li>Follow established <strong>style guides, glossaries, and tone-of-voice documentation</strong> to maintain consistency<br> </li> <li>Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic bugs, provide clarifications, and contribute to resolutions<br> </li> <li>Assist in terminology verification and contribute to updates of language resources under guidance<br> </li> <li>Participate in localization test passes for your language and help flag basic language or formatting issues<br> </li> <li>Review task briefs and submit questions or suggestions to more senior professionals for review<br> </li> <li>Track assigned tasks and update documentation in localization and project management tools (e.g., XLOC, Confluence, Jira)<br> </li> <li>Join team meetings or syncs as needed to stay informed on localization strategy and priorities for your language<br> </li> <li>Contribute to documentation improvements by flagging unclear instructions or suggesting basic refinements<br> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What Will Make You A Great Fit</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Native-level fluency</strong> in Castilian Spanish, with strong grammar and written fluency<br> </li> <li><strong>English fluency</strong> for reading, communication, and collaboration<br> </li> <li>E<strong>xperience</strong> in translation, linguistic QA, localization coursework, or related academic fields<br> </li> <li>Familiarity with localization workflows or content management tools is a plus<br> </li> <li>A strong interest in gaming, cross-cultural communication, and in-language content quality<br> </li> <li>Basi