From translator to Head of Gaming, this interview offers an inside look at Emilie’s journey at memoQ, from joining on the eve of lockdown to building strong relationships in the game localization world, a journey driven by curiosity and a love of games.
When and why did you join memoQ?
I joined memoQ back in February 2020. I had used the tool for more than a decade as a translator and project manager, and I was looking for a new challenge. Less than a month after my first day, the lockdown started. It created a special bond for the members of the memoQ team, especially those who joined at that time. We had daily calls around lunchtime to stay connected, whether it was by sharing how things were in our countries, a recipe, or simply venting (homeschooling is not a built-in skill for every mother ^.^).
What does your current position entail?
After a Business Development role in the DACH hub, I joined the Gaming unit in 2021, first as a Customer Success Manager before taking on the role of Hub Leader. Backed by my squad of four teammates, we take care of memoQ’s Gaming customers. We are lucky to be trusted by the greatest Game Loc experts, whether they are freelancers or working within teams at LSPs, Dev Studios, or Publishers.
What is your vision for the Gaming Hub?
Our success is our customers’ success. My goal is for us to remain the best partner they can have, carrying their voice internally and making sure they have the best experience possible with memoQ.
What do you like most about the translation industry?
Probably that it’s everywhere, across domains and industries. As a translator, I felt like I was constantly learning something new. Not exactly the kind of stuff that makes for sparkling dinner party anecdotes, unless you think people will be thrilled to hear about the deep dive you took into medieval weaponry while researching for a game translation. It is, however, something to feed an insatiable curiosity.
How would you describe the memoQ team?
It’s a small, big team (or is it a big, small team?) that is warm and full of brilliant minds. And yes, you’ll find hardcore gamers on every team, not just mine.
What has been your greatest achievement so far at memoQ?
In my view, the greatest achievements are often a sum of small victories. I think the trust that gaming professionals put in my team is probably what I’m proudest of.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy playing cooperative games with my girls; we have the best time playing It Takes Two and Untitled Goose Game, and Overcooked. I’m also a big Zelda fan, and I refused for months to fight the ultimate fight in TOTK because I simply didn’t want it to be over. I also love to travel with my daughters and take long walks or go for bike rides by the sea – I live in a beautiful area by the Atlantic.
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