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Konami Digital Entertainment Localization team is currently looking for bilingual QA Testers based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The QA Tester will do linguistic and functional QA testing for the Spanish version of our games.
Responsibilities:
- Perform QA tests checking text for context relevancy, content consistency, grammar and spelling in game and printed materials
- Follow through on bug tracking and regression testing as directed by Project Lead
- Provide feedback to ensure that the content and quality of all documents for creative services and external publishers such as manuals, strategy guides and advertisements correspond with the most current localized assets
- Ability to test comfortable in the Spanish language
Qualifications:
- Able to read, write and speak Spanish and English fluently
- Strong written communication skills
- Detailed-orientated and organized
- Highly motivated with proven ability to work with various personality types and work styles in a multicultural environment
- Team player with great communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to do overtime
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous testing experience
- Enjoy singing and is passionate about pop culture
- Understanding of the software test cycle process
- Working knowledge of QA methodology, terminology and tools
Please e-mail your resume to: kdehr@konami.com
Skills:
- B.S. in technology related field or relevant work experience as Web Developer or Internet Web engineering experience in an online media company or similar fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of Web-services, Service Oriented Architectures, and MVC framework
- Expert in PHP, MySQL and MS SQL
- Fluid with HTML/CSS/JS/XML
- Strong Linux/UNIX skills including cron and shell scripting
- Experience designing and deploying new systems in an online environment
- Ability to be on call 24/7 and work under pressure
- Strong general troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to self-manage time and resources as well as work in a team environment
Please e-mail your resume to: kdehr@konami.com
Konami Digital Entertainment is currently looking for "QA Testers" based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Basic Function
Perform day to day analysis of games throughout the development cycle in accordance with test plans, procedures and test cases. Including report anomalies and provide root cause analysis of defects when possible with detailed descriptions of procedures to duplicate failures.
STATUS: Temporary Employment
WORK FREQUENCY: 40 hrs/week; weekends & overtime may be requested
AVAILABLE SHIFT: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
Responsibilities:
- Find and log defects with clear and concise description and reproduction steps
- Interface with Development on as needed bases
- Perform testing from scripted test cases and as directed by management staff
- Review product documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness and compliance
- Assist in maintaining test environments
- Analyze and review discrepancies resulting from executed test
- Perform extensive System, Function and Regression testing
- Make recommendations to improve product reliability, performance, and quality assurance best practices and processes
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to follow directions, remain focused and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday with the flexibility to change and work on a different
- shift, overtime and weekends at times.
- Familiarity with Windows, gaming console and handheld platforms.
- Must be able to perform testing on games and other software to verify proper function, data content, performance,
- usability/playability and hardware/software compatibility.
- Excellent organization, time management and analytical skills.
- Must be able to learn, comprehend and apply new concepts, techniques and procedures quickly.
- Must be able to work independently, and with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use a logical, systematic approach to problem solving
- Time and task management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and have pro-active work style
- Ability to work in a team environment
Expectations:
- Reliability
- Good listening, written and verbal communication
- Commitment to learn and perform to the best of your ability
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous testing experience
- Understanding of software/game test cycle process
- PC, Mac, Handheld, and/or console game troubleshooting
- Experience and familiarity with multiple gaming platforms (PS3, 360,Wii, PSP, DS, DSi, XBLA, PSN, WiiWare, PC, Mobile) and genres
- Working knowledge of: QA methodologies, terminology, and tools; multiple computer hardware platforms and configurations; Windows, Macintosh, console and handheld operating systems (all preferred).
Please e-mail your resume to: kdehr@konami.com
The Social Media Associate (SMA) helps monitor, guide, and create content for interactive online communities that attract and encourage consumer conversation, engagement, & activity concerning Konami brands, products, & programs. In addition, the SMA is instrumental in executing & supporting online events & promotions. The SMA must possess excellent communication skills and strong proficiency in social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In addition, the SMA should be comfortable interacting with Konami's internal Marketing, PR, Sales, Production, and Customer Service groups, as well as with external vendors./p>
Responsibilities:
- Social media monitoring and engagement:
- Help lead the day-to-day operations and monitoring of all Konami online properties and social sites.
- Monitor and moderate social media participation to ensure that rules of engagement and Konami TOS/EULA/ESRB/Privacy Policy/etc, guidelines are adhered to.
- Work with Customer Support, Marketing, and other Konami departments as necessary to identify and resolve customer issues.
- Facilitate strategy, testing, and measurement of new social media initiatives.
- Report to the Social Media Manager and senior staff about successes, lessons, and statistical data from social media sites via tracking, metrics, and regular reports.
- Content development:
- Develop and execute a planned content slate, including Facebook posts, Tweets, blog articles, vid/podcasts, promotions, social sites and loyalty programs.
- Help develop and post interactive content that encourages participation and the development of member-generated content to ensure that our social media initiatves are achieving its objectives.
- Review creations created by Konami fans and approve them to be featured online.
- Work with Marketing and PR to find interesting user-generated content to feature in reviews, online advertisements, magazines, etc.
- Drive processes that encourage member-to-member interaction, as well as Konami initiated interactions.
- Propose new ways to grow and engage users across all online communication. channels, and work to strengthen our relationships with top Konami fan sites.
- Support Latin American fan growth by creating Spanish & Portuguese content.
- Event support:
- Help plan, support, and communicate Konami events, promotions, & initiatives. For example, supporting E3, Comic-Con, and game launches; capturing content; and communicating content via Konami's online channels to Konami fans worldwide.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in online and social media marketing.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in productivity software (Microsoft Office), Web development (HTML, FBML) and media production (Photoshop, Final Cut).
- In-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for Konami brands and product, sense of design and brand appropriateness.
- Experience moderating group discussions and managing social media influencers.
- Friendliness and diplomacy.
- Insight into the day-to-day needs of customers.
- Success at establishing rules and policies to enhance team productivity and enhance good will from fans.
- Experience with, and passion for, creating and consuming new content types. Specific experience identifying and utilizing appropriate content streams: transcripts, articles, surveys, websites, web seminars, podcasts, wikis, blogs, social sites, etc.
- Videography and editing experience.
- PREFERRED: Multilingual (English + Spanish is key; Portuguese also desired)
Notes:
- The SMA is a member of the Social Media Team within the Sales & Marketing department.
- The SMA reports to the Social Media Manager and supports the Associate Social Media Manager
- The SMA is a contract position that does not include benefits.
- The SMA will work Mon-Fri from 9am to 6pm at Konami's US HQ in El Segundo, California.
- The SMA's starting compensation level is $15/hr.
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume with the subject line: "Social Media Associate" to:
Mr. Dalton Link
Social Media Manager
dlink@kde-us.com
The Social Media Region Associate (SMRA) helps plan, create, and monitor content for interactive online communities that attract and encourage consumer conversation, engagement, and activity concerning Konami brands, products, and programs for our Spanish-speaking Latin America markets. In addition, the SMRA is instrumental in executing and supporting online events and promotions through regionalized outreach of Latin American gaming communities and partners. The SMRA must possess excellent written and spoken Spanish and English communication skills and strong proficiency in social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In addition, the SMRA should be comfortable interacting with Konami's internal Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Production, and Customer Service groups, as well as with external vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Social Media Monitoring and Engagement:
- Foster Latin American growth by monitoring & engaging fans via Spanish & regional content.
- Moderate social media participation to ensure adherence to rules of engagement and Konami TOS/EULA/ESRB/Privacy Policy/etc. guidelines. Please note that moderation duties will include both Spanish and English engagement.
- Work with Marketing, PR, Customer Support, and other Konami departments as necessary to engage online customers and promote Konami products.
- Facilitate the strategy, testing, and measurement of new social media initiatives.
- Report to the Social Media Manager and senior staff about successes, lessons, & statistical data from social media sites via tracking, metrics, & regular reports.
- Content Development:
- Work with Konami's U.S. and Latin America marketing groups to formulate compelling content strategies for Konami titles based on regional market keys and game USPs.
- Develop and execute a planned content slate, including Facebook posts, Tweets, blog articles, video streams, podcasts, promotions, social sites, and loyalty programs.
- Help develop and post Spanish & English interactive content that encourages participation and the development of user-generated content (UGC) to ensure that Konami's social media initiatives are achieving their objectives.
- Work with Marketing & PR to find interesting UGC to feature in reviews, online advertisements, magazines, & media. Review UGC and approve it to be featured online.
- Drive processes that encourage user-to-user interaction, as well as Konami-initiated interactions.
- Propose new ways to grow and engage users across all online communication channels, and work to strengthen company relationships with top Konami fan sites both world-wide and specific to Latin America.
- Event Support:
- Help plan, support, and communicate Konami events, promotions, & initiatives.
- For example, supporting U.S.-based events such as E3, Comic-Con, and game launches; capturing content; and communicating content in English and Spanish via Konami's online channels to Konami's Latin American fans and fans worldwide.
- For example, supporting Latin American-based events such as Mexico's Electronic Game Show (EGS) or Konami's Chile Gamers Night.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Fluent in speaking and writing in Spanish and English.
- Knowledge of Latin American consumer markets
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- 2+ years of experience in online and social media marketing.
- Proficiency in productivity software (Microsoft Office), Web development (HTML) and media production (Photoshop). PREFERRED: Final Cut Pro.
- In-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for Konami brands and product, sense of design and brand appropriateness.
- Experience moderating group discussions and managing social media influencers.
- Friendliness and diplomacy.
- Insight into the day-to-day needs of customers.
- Success at establishing rules & policies to enhance team productivity and enhance fan good will.
- Experience with, and passion for, creating and consuming new content types. Specific experience identifying and utilizing appropriate content streams: transcripts, articles, surveys, websites, podcasts, web seminars, podcasts, wikis, blogs, social sites, etc.
- Videography and editing experience.
Notes:
- The SMRA is a member of the Social Media Team within the Sales & Marketing group.
- The SMRA reports to the Social Media Manager.
- The SMRA is a contract position that does not include benefits.
- The SMRA will work Mon-Fri from 9am to 6pm.
- The SMRA will work at Konami's US HQ in El Segundo in Southern California.
- Contact Etiquette:
- Principals only - Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job.
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume with the subject line: "Social Media Region Associate - Latin America" to:
Mr. Peter Howell
Social Media Manager
hp45108@konami.com
The Web Designer Temp will assist in maintaining our existing sites for both North American and Latin American users, according to pre-established specification, maintaining quality control and a consistent overall look and feel. The candidate must be familiar with user interface principles and how to design web sites with complex information or functionality. Knowledge of web design and image optimization, including download times, browser differences, and web-safe palettes is required. This person must have the ability to perform image editing and web optimization as well as create any necessary electronic files for web use.
Responsibilities:
- Update existing consumer and e-commerce websites and abide by style guidelines and style guide documents.
- Update and maintain user and tournament data, and also provide feedback to developers and other staff.
- Produce a consistent visual image across web sites.
- Create illustrations and animations for web distribution.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 6 - 12 months past experience years of related experience in web design required.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Web Design Suite (Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver), and Microsoft Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) required.
- Familiarity with blogging, e-commerce, and customer management systems (CMS) is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Ability to work at a fast pace and within deadlines.
- Enthusiasm for and knowledge of collectible or trading card games a plus.
- Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish is required.
Please e-mail your resume to: kdehr@konami.com
