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Project Lead - Localization

Project Lead - Localization

ConfidentialMumbai, India
6 days ago
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Job Summary :

The Project Lead will oversee the end-to-end subtitling process for movie content, ensuring linguistic accuracy, sync precision, and timely delivery. This role involves coordinating with editors / Production house and content teams for corrections, mentoring a team of 5–8 subtitle editors, and ensuring adherence to quality and style guidelines.

Work location : Mumbai

Key Responsibilities :

  • Supervise and manage a team of 5–8 subtitle editors, translators, and QC specialists
  • Coordinate with video editors / Production house and content teams to verify subtitle timing, dialogue accuracy, and context alignment
  • Review and approve subtitle files to ensure quality standards, readability, and consistency across all formats
  • Oversee content corrections, dialogue updates, and re-sync processes as required by the editing team
  • Plan and allocate tasks to team members to ensure on-time delivery of all projects
  • Collaborate with QC specialist and mastering teams for final output validation
  • Maintain language style guides and ensure compliance with studio specifications and accessibility standards
  • Prepare periodic reports on subtitling quality, productivity, and project status
  • Coordinate with the Audio Description team to meet project deadlines

Skills and Competencies :

  • Proficiency in reading and writing Hindi is mandatory. Familiarity with an additional language such as Punjabi, Marathi and Bengali is advantageous
  • Strong command over English and regional languages used in movie content
  • Excellent understanding of timecoding, reading speed, and captioning standards
  • Experience in film post-production workflows and content QC processes
  • Strong communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams
  • Mentoring and project management abilities
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in subtitling software will be an added advantage
  • Qualification & Preferred Background :

  • Any graduation
  • Working from Office only
  • Experience working in a movie or OTT subtitling environment
  • Exposure to multi-language subtitling and dubbing coordination
  • Familiarity with DCP or theatrical content formats
  • 10+ years in movie subtitling or content localization,
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    Skills Required

    Content QC processes, Proficiency in subtitling software, Proficiency in reading and writing Hindi, Strong command over English and regional languages, Experience in film post-production workflows

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