TITLE: Localization Project Manager - APAC
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
DEPT: Global Localization
COMPANY: 2K (Take-Two Interactive)
TYPE: Full-Time
At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.
Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.
But what truly powers 2K is our people.
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 come as they are and do their best work.
What We Need
As part of 2K’s Global Loc 2.0 strategy, we are establishing regional project leadership roles that ensure seamless localization execution and alignment across all supported languages. We are looking for a Localization Project Manager to act as the regional stakeholder responsible for executing localization and LQA workflows in close coordination with Localization Producers and internal content teams.
This is a mid-senior individual contributor role designed for professionals with a deep understanding of localization pipelines and vendor workflows. You’ll be the regional glue between Localization Producers and functional teams like Linguistic Specialists, Language Leads, LQA Leads, and external vendors—making sure everyone has what they need to deliver high-quality localization on time and on budget.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Act as the regional operational lead for localization execution, working under the direction of the assigned Localization Producer
- Coordinate localization and LQA schedules across internal stakeholders (Language Leads, Linguistic Specialists, LQA Leads) to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
- Provide day-to-day project oversight, ensuring language owners and QA teams have access to the right tools, briefs, materials, and context
- Identify, track, and report red flags and roadblocks in localization and LQA workflows that could impact timeline, quality, or budget
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional vendors (localization and LQA), ensuring they are fully briefed, resourced, and enabled to deliver high-quality work
- Monitor localization asset flow, including localization kits, VO scripts, builds, and bug reports—ensuring timely handoff and feedback cycles
- Collaborate with Language Leads and LQA to confirm consistency, quality, and adherence to platform, tone, and content standards
- Track progress using localization management tools, asset trackers, and shared dashboards; surface risk to senior staff when needed
- Coordinate with Global Loc Coordination and Production to prioritize tasks, unblock workflows, and refine delivery processes
- Recommend improvements to regional workflow efficiency, vendor feedback cycles, and milestone tracking
- Support post-mortem reviews by contributing data and qualitative feedback from the region
- 4–6+ years of experience in localization project coordination, content operations, or vendor management, preferably in gaming or interactive media
- Deep knowledge of localization workflows, tools, and processes, including CAT tools, TMS platforms, Jira, and shared cloud systems
- Strong operational instincts with the ability to monitor tasks, align teams, and identify blockers in a fast-paced environment
- Experience coordinating with third-party vendors across multiple time zones and cultures
- Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with LQA, content, platform, and publishing stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication in English; regional language fluency a plus
- Familiarity with terminology management, QA feedback cycles, and basic localization metrics
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to operate with limited supervision
- Bachelor’s degree in localization, linguistics, project management, or equivalent professional experience
As a Localization Project Manager, you’ll be the operational backbone of 2K’s regional localization efforts—helping bring clarity, structure, and quality control to a complex and fast-moving process. You’ll work at the center of a highly collaborative localization ecosystem, ensuring that producers, linguists, QA, and vendors are moving in sync—and that players across the world receive the localized experience they deserve.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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Skills Required
- 4–6+ years of experience in localization project coordination, content operations, or vendor management, preferably in gaming or interactive media
- Deep knowledge of localization workflows, tools, and processes, including CAT tools, TMS platforms, Jira, and shared cloud systems
- Experience coordinating with third-party vendors across multiple time zones and cultures
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with LQA, content, platform, and publishing stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Familiarity with terminology management, QA feedback cycles, and basic localization metrics
- Bachelor's degree in localization, linguistics, project management, or equivalent professional experience
- Regional language fluency
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Job postings consistently list medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and mental‑health/wellbeing programs, indicating comprehensive coverage. Feedback suggests these offerings are a reliable cornerstone across roles even as other rewards vary by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Listings cite 14 paid holidays, 15–25 days of vacation or a discretionary time‑off program, up to 10 paid sick days, and paid parental and compassionate leave. Feedback suggests the breadth of time off compares favorably within games/tech.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can participate in a parent‑company Employee Stock Purchase Plan typically at a 15% discount, with some roles also eligible for equity. Feedback suggests the ESPP adds meaningful value to the total‑rewards package.
2K Insights
What We Do
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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