Daisuke Ishidate
Localization Producer / Project Manager
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Proficient individual trained to be a top-level Localization Producer / Project Manager as a result of more than 15 years' working in video game localization field. Highly effective at producing high-quality localization in a timely manner, collaborating with other departments and external studios.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Producer
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Tokyo, Japan
2018.04 - 2021.06
- Drafted and managed production schedules and budgets for multiple productions simultaneously.
- Supervised and reviewed localization quality (English to Japanese) as well as localized first hand, resulting in winning multiple awards (including 2 GOTY (Game of the Year), achieving high critic reviews and popularity among gamer community.
- Streamlined and improved workflow of localization processes in Japan including hiring independent translators.
- Coordinated with primary region producer and other localization leads for global progress.
- Provided input on marketing activities to help achieving best sales records twice in 3 years.
Producer
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Tokyo, Japan
2013.02 - 2018.03
- Drafted and managed production schedules and budgets for multiple productions (3-5) simultaneously.
- Supervised and reviewed localization quality (English to Japanese) as well as localized first hand.
- Coordinated with primary region producer and other localization leads for global progress.
Director, Platform Localizatoin
GREE Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
2011.08 - 2013.01
- Managed project of establishing multi-lingual (over 12 languages) localization system and workflow for localizing mobile game platform.
- Managed reviewers and quality assurance staffs for quality localization
Associate Producer
Sony Computer Entertainment
Tokyo, Japan
2006.07 - 2011.08
- Managed localization projects for games developed in Japan for 10+ languages.
- Managed projects of and localized firsthand games developed outside Japan for Japanese market.
Education
No Degree - History
International Christian University
Mitaka City, Tokyo 1994.04 - 1997.12
Skills
Project Management
Written and interpersonal communication
Relationship building
Localization (English to Japanese)
Timeline
Senior Producer
Sony Interactive Entertainment
2018.04 - 2021.06
Producer
Sony Interactive Entertainment
2013.02 - 2018.03
Director, Platform Localizatoin
GREE Inc.
2011.08 - 2013.01
Associate Producer
Sony Computer Entertainment
2006.07 - 2011.08
No Degree - History
International Christian University
1994.04 - 1997.12