Amatuers only need apply - Localization Specialist Keywords Studios Employee Review

1.0
19 June 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Reasonable option for inexperienced professionals getting started in the industry - Some interesting people to work with

Cons

Those who hold a university degree and/or have at least 2 years of relevant work experience should only consider this company in dire circumstances (beware that this company is capable of making those even WORSE). In anything but the most unfavorable of job markets, you could definitely find something that pays more and afford more job security and growth should you stay in the job market. Anyone who isn't a bilingual 18-24 year old with zero experience should absolutely AVOID working here unless you're interested in derailing any career momentum you may have and stress over your own personal finances. If you DO happen to fit the demographic mentioned above than I would recommend working very diligently during the SUMMER months between E3 and holiday release time (after that there are hardly any projects/work so you'll be laid off) to build your resume and network a bit. If you're not going back to school or have something better lined up by October, you're going to get screwed - so plan ahead and don't be victimized by this company's deceitful practices like so many others who have already commented here have been in the past. Their testing processes are rather lax, allowing for too many errors to end up in released products and not creating an environment for individuals to develop into the best testers they could be. This company has also had at least one issue with unreleased content being LEAKED while being contracted for a well known company - maybe that's why they LOST that contract?? Work here at your own risk....and SHORT-TERM ONLY. Have an exit strategy mapped out on your very first day or you will definitely lose out and end up on unemployment waiting for the phone to ring.

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5.0
15 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing experience with the leads for the interview

Cons

was very quick. Typically 20 mins

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Keywords Studios Response
3mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience, thank you very much!
2.0
15 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- I like my peers, they're funny and young (not Courtney)

Cons

where do i start.. - This job is remote, but you are forced to ONLY work from home. You can't even go two minutes down the street. As if we're working on some ultra private government content. Let me reiterate, YOU CANNOT WORK ANYWHERE OTHER THAN YOUR HOME. As if we are quarantined. - 30 minute unpaid lunch that you have to work off at the end of the day (as if we are minimum wage service workers not working a 9-5) - Extremely low pay, pay us like dogs - Leadership has a huge stick up their butts - You are basically on call all the time, they expect you to respond within 10 minutes of any message, and if you dont, you're in trouble

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Keywords Studios Response
2mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoy your social dynamic and connections within your studio. We appreciate your input on remote work, compensation, and internal processes. We are committed to balancing employee needs with partner security and will continue to prioritize professional growth. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback and please feel free to reach out to your local HR if you’d like to discuss this further.
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