Musician and composer.

Myriam Moreno Hijazo

Musician and composer.

Available to hire

Musician and composer.

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Intermediate

Work Experience

Game Localization Specialist & Linguistic QA Tester at Freelance
July 1, 2018 - Present
Translated and localized narrative-driven video games into Spanish, including MindsEye, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Pentiment — winner of the 2023 ATRAE Award for Best Video Game Localization. Preserved tone, atmosphere, and storytelling impact across languages, maintaining narrative consistency throughout extensive game scripts. Monitored gameplay in real time to identify linguistic, functional, and continuity issues, reporting findings clearly under tight production deadlines. Collaborated closely with international development and localization teams to deliver polished, immersive player experiences. Maintained linguistic quality and consistency across multiple concurrent freelance projects.
Contract Interpreter & Cultural Mediator at European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA)
April 1, 2023 - Present
Facilitated communication between multilingual groups in high-pressure, emotionally sensitive situations. Adapted tone, register, and delivery for diverse audiences to ensure clarity and build trust. Maintained composure, empathy, and professionalism throughout sensitive interactions.
Localization Production Manager & Coordinator at XTENOS
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Managed multiple localization projects simultaneously within deadline-driven production environments. Coordinated cross-functional teams to maintain smooth, efficient workflows. Resolved logistical and communication challenges across international stakeholders.
Localization QA Tester (Spanish) at Quantic Lab
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Tested video games across multiple platforms to identify and resolve linguistic and functional issues. Reported bugs and inconsistencies with precision and clarity, supporting efficient fixes ahead of release. Acted as a liaison between development and localization teams.
Translation Project Management Intern at Production, SA
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Supported the on-time delivery of multiple concurrent translation projects. Built strong workflow organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced agency setting. Gained hands-on experience in quality control and translation process optimization.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Honours) at University of Malta
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026
Master’s Degree in Literary and Audio Visual Translation at UPF Barcelona School of Management
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) Barcelona
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Russian to Spanish Translation
January 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026
Legal Translation
January 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment