Localization Assistant – Internship (6 months) April 2027 (F/M/NB)

Job description

You join Ubisoft’s Creative Operations department in Paris, reporting to the Global Publishing Localization Manager. The team oversees the localization of all marketing content for the games.

You manage translation projects from start to finish: preparing files, quotes, assigning translators, quality checks and budget tracking. You also learn to improve tools and methods, for example with glossaries and style guides.

The internship lasts 6 months and starts in April 2027. It is paid, with an allowance based on your level of study.

What you'll do

• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Work directly with internal teams to gather documents
• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Prepare the files
• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Create and share quotes
• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Assign projects and get in touch with external translators
• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Follow up on questions and solve problems
• Managing the localization of digital content (websites, videos, metadata, etc.): Run quality checks before delivery.
• Overseeing the production schedule: Coordinate everyone involved while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Overseeing the production schedule: Make sure the final content delivered is of high quality (instructions and technical constraints respected).
• Improving localization processes: Recommend improvements to tools and working procedures
• Improving localization processes: Share your feedback on completed projects and related recommendations
• Improving localization processes: Create and update terminology glossaries and style guides
• Supporting project billing follow-up: Handle and lead the creation of quotes when requested
• Supporting project billing follow-up: Track budgets for each project.

Who they're looking for

• You are in higher education, studying localization and translation, and you are interested in project management in this field
• Ideally, you already have a successful first experience in a similar field
• Knowledge of translation software is essential (MemoQ, SDL, etc.)
• You are known for being thorough and organized, which lets you handle several projects while managing your priorities
• You enjoy adapting to different situations in a changing environment
• You want to work in a collaborative setting, in contact with many people inside and outside the company
• You are bilingual in English, and knowing a second language is a plus
• You are comfortable with IT tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and project management tools (JIRA, etc.)
• Interest in and knowledge of the video game industry would be a plus.