Jim Murdoch

Selbstständig, owner, Wort2Word

Holmfirth, Vereinigtes Königreich

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Extensive translation experience
especially in the field of computer games: content
design
and user documentation
marketing materials etc. Practical knowledge of a
easy-going
fun to work with
am occasionally described as eccentric. You decide

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Jim Murdoch

  • Bis heute 17 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit 2007

    owner

    Wort2Word

    Freelance translator specialising in computer games and automotive - especially motorcycles - subjects.

  • 1 Jahr, Aug. 2000 - Juli 2001

    Game Designer

    Nikoworld UK Ltd

    Responsible for written content and game aesthetic and creating logic and consequence for the MMO game world.

  • 3 Jahre und 4 Monate, Apr. 1997 - Juli 2000

    Localisation Manager

    Infogrames UK Ltd

    Managed localisation processes converting computer / video games into / out of various languages.

  • 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, März 1994 - März 1997

    Translator / writer

    JMCS

    Translation of in-game text: GERMAN > ENGLISH of on-screen, speech, manuals, game design documentation, packaging and any related promo materials - web sites, press releases etc. Computer game novelisation. Casting of characters and supervision of audio recordings of translated game assets and QA of implemented localised text / speech.

  • 6 Monate, Juli 1993 - Dez. 1993

    Sales / Marketing Manager German-spreaking terrs.

    Codemasters

    Responsible for sales marketing activity of computer game publisher in German speaking territories.

  • 6 Monate, Jan. 1993 - Juni 1993

    Export Sales Manager

    Europress Software Ltd

    Responsible for export sales of chiefly educational software titles.

  • 1 Jahr, Jan. 1992 - Dez. 1992

    Product Manager

    Mirage Technologies

    Responsible for the promotion of the company's range of computer game titles in UK and Euro territories.

  • 2 Jahre, Jan. 1991 - Dez. 1992

    Product Manager

    USD (im Auftrag Sierra Online)

    Responsible for the European-wide promotion of this distribution company's 'Sierra Online' product range for the year prior to the US company Sierra opening their own UK office.

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Gut

Interessen

Foreign languages
motorcycles extensive knowledge of Old-Timer machines
music - regular live performer: extensive knowletrombone player in jazz big band and solo singer/guitar
home music recording
old cars
mechanical engineering
architecture
amateur welder / artist / photographer / sculptor
gardening
walking
politics
history
climate / green / countryside issues.

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