Localisation Specialist Game Software

Impact: Creative Expression

Adapts video games for different languages and cultures, ensuring a seamless player experience.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Minimal
Team vs solo
Solo-focused
Client facing
Never
Impact visibility
Very High
Travel
Limited travel
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
Fully Remote
Typical work hours
36 to 44 hours
Stress level
Low

At a glance

Median salary
$63,928
Entry-level
$44,567
Senior
$124,542
Growth by 2033
0%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Very Low
Salary growth potential
15%
Typical student debt
$8,576 to $18,631

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Language Fluency
  • Technical Writing
  • Statistical Analysis

Soft skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Creativity
  • Time Management

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
Yes
Years to mid-career
5 to 10 years
Years to senior
14 to 20 years
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      84%
      AI disruption risk
      Very Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      9.3/10
      Meaning
      1.3/10
      Work-life balance
      9.8/10
      Prestige
      8.5/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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