Organization Overview

As a leading game localization company, we offer integrated text, audio localization and localization QA for all regions, languages and platforms, ensuring a fully authentic offering for players worldwide. Our global footprint across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas enables us to run 24-hour follow-the-sun workflows.

The team at Keywords Studios handle media localization and translation services for any project size, from indie to AAA games. We help speak to global audiences by translating games for target language and dialect, and ensure expert quality control throughout the game development and translation process through both technology solutions and human oversight.

Deliver quality. Build trust. Keep projects moving.

As a Project Manager on our Localization team in Japan, you’ll manage projects from planning through delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. You’ll work closely with clients, global production teams, linguists, QA, and vendors to deliver localized content that is accurate, culturally appropriate, and ready for release.

Reporting to a Senior Production Manager, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across regions and accounts to keep projects running smoothly while meeting client expectations and business goals.

What You’ll Do:Manage end-to-end localization projects across multiple content types and platformsPlan schedules, estimates, workflows, and contingenciesLead kick-offs and align global teams across time zonesPartner with clients to define scope, timelines, and best practicesCoordinate linguists, QA, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality localized contentMonitor risks, manage scope changes, and resolve issues proactivelyOwn project schedules, quality, budgets, and marginsTrack costs, forecasts, and invoicing accuratelyContribute to continuous improvement of localization workflows and tools
What Makes You a Great Fit:Experience in localization, content production, or project managementUnderstanding of localization workflows, QA, and vendor coordinationComfortable working with Japanese and international stakeholdersStrong organizational skills and attention to detailClear, professional communicator who builds strong relationshipsProactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused