Part-time Content Operations Assistant (For students only)
About the company
Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about.
Your tasks
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.
As a Content Operations Assistant, you will support hands-on, foundational tasks within our localization workflow. The work is detail-driven rather than technical. A programming, engineering, or translation background is welcome but entirely optional; templates, guidelines, and onboarding support are provided throughout.
- Localization Handoff Package Preparation: Compile and maintain localization handoff packages for translation vendors, including capturing in-game content and mapping in-game scenes to string tables.
- Pre-Handoff Verification: Carry out build smoke tests before submitting builds to the translation team.
- Upkeep and Version Control: Regularly update the supporting documentation database.
- Localization Support: Assist with localization tasks, including subtitle verification and editing, and game footage recording.
- Ad-hoc Tasks: Support the Content Operations team with any ad-hoc tasks.
Requirements
Key Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and an organized approach to work.
- Curiosity about how and why things are done, with an interest in suggesting improvements once familiar with the process.
- Comfortable using documentation tools such as Google Sheets and Notion, with the ability to learn new tools readily.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to Have The following are not required but can help you in your day-to-day tasks:
- Basic understanding of gameplay design and flow.
- A passion for exploring diverse game mechanics and genres.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
- Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
- Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Other
Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.
Important Notice: ⚠️ To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.
Location: Hong Kong Type: Part-time (3 days per week)Reports to: Manager, Project Management
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.