WebComic Localization QA Editor

👪 Team Description

The Localization team is responsible for localizing content so that all our readers across the globe can enjoy our webcomics. Our work is not just about translation; it is about delivering the same experience, nuance, and enjoyment that local readers experience in their native language. Our editors, designers, and project managers work closely together to achieve this goal.

🔎 Job Description

As a Localization QA Editor, you will work with other in-house creatives, project managers, vendors and freelancers to review and finalize content for publication. You will also train new collaborators to produce their best work.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who works comfortably with others, proactively manages priorities and projects, and has the right mix of organizational and communication skills.

This is a 1-year contract position.

🔎 Responsibilities

• Edit, review, and finalize localized content for publishing
• Train vendors and freelancers to meet quality standards
• Develop and improve QA guidelines
• Manage external resources - hiring and training freelancers, conducting performance evaluation, etc.
• Work with internal stakeholders to monitor project progress, quality standards, and any QA-related issues

🔎 Qualifications

• Solid grasp of American English grammar and punctuation rules
• Ability to identify and resolve inaccuracies and inconsistencies as well as readability and tonality issues of localized translations
• Native English speaker
• Intermediate Korean proficiency (both reading and speaking)
• Good communication skills to train and give feedback to company peers, vendors, and freelancers
• Thorough understanding of North American culture
• Must have a valid visa status to work in Korea

🔎 Preferred Qualifications

• More than 1 year of professional experience in localizing translated content
• Experience with webcomic editing or localization
• Experience in training a team or individuals
• Basic Photoshop skills

➡️ Additional Information

• Visa requirements: Only those with valid work authorization to work in Korea will be considered.
• Documents to be submitted:
• Resume
• [Optional] Cover letter
• [Optional] Proof of Korean language ability, if available (e.g., TOPIK, KIIP results)
• Hiring Process
• Application Review → Sample Test → Interviews