Remote Game Localization Editor Jobs in Chicago, IL

SteelSeries is the original esports brand at the intersection of gaming and culture, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments. Today, the brand continues to inspire and empower gamers worldwide as a global leader in gaming peripherals, including headsets, keyboards, mice, and more. Driven by industrydefining innovation, SteelSeries is known for premium quality and performance that helps gamers push their boundaries and play like a star. Here at SteelSeries, you'll join a global community of gaming enthusiasts united by a passion for delivering exceptional experiences for gamers everywhere.About the job

SteelSeries is seeking a highly skilled Technical Copywriter with a strong background in consumer technology, gaming peripherals, and interactive entertainment to create and edit written content across multiple channels. This role is responsible for transforming complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and accurate written global marketing content focused on hardware products in the video gaming accessory category.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, maintain, and refine primary messaging resources and frameworks for hardware products, software integrations, and global campaigns.
• Translate technical specifications and engineering details into consumer-friendly narratives.
• Write and edit copy for digital product pages, Amazon listings, packaging, sales training documents, emails, paid media assets, and more
• Produce longform content such as technical guides, blog posts, and product explainers
• Collaborate with marketing, brand, product, design, and software teams to ensure unified messaging
• Utilize SEO tools and AI-driven content systems to identify content opportunities and optimize messaging
• Uphold brand voice consistency, accuracy, and tone across all mediums.
• Manage review workflows and maintain editorial standards
• Compile input from key stakeholders to refine and adapt messaging

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical writing capabilities with the ability to transform complex technical concepts into benefit-driven consumer stories
• Proven experience writing for gaming peripherals, consumer electronics, or video games
• 3-5 years professional writing experience, with at least 2 years in consumer tech, gaming hardware, software, or adjacent industries
• Mastery of grammar, editing, and brand voice development with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.

• Experience with agentic AI workflows for content ideation and technical summarization
• SEO tools and workflow familiarity for content optimization
• Ability to follow established style guides (AP and brand-specific)
• Passion for gaming, esports, or advanced consumer tech
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in crossfunctional environments

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with Figma (UX writing, UI collaboration)
• Experience with Contentful or other headless CMS platforms

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  Location & Work Arrangement

• This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere within the United States.
• An optional office base is available in Chicago, IL for candidates who prefer a hybrid or in-office environment, but relocation is not required.
• Standard business hours are generally Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT. Due to collaboration with global teams based in Denmark and Eastern Europe, occasional early morning meetings may be expected depending on the candidate's time zone.

Our offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally
• Flexible working conditions - Remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with an optional base at our Chicago headquarters.