Localization Specialist for Japanese Games
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on community and in-game content for a leading social games publisher. As a Localization Specialist, you will be responsible for translating and transcreating player support, community, and in-game content from English into Japanese.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have excellent language skills, creativity, and a passion for games. You will work closely with linguists in other languages to ensure the best possible quality of translations.
* Translate/trans create in-game, player support, and community content from English to Japanese to a high-quality standard
* Perform Quality Assurance tasks in a variety of published content (games, websites, etc.)
* Be responsible for all linguistic aspects of the translations you are assigned to ensure the best possible quality is achieved
* Suggest process improvements that will deliver on the goal of optimal translation quality
Requirements
We are looking for a native-level Japanese speaker with a passion for the games industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in translation, copywriting, or linguistics, and excellent verbal and written linguistic skills both in Japanese and English.
* Native-level Japanese speaker
* Possession of educational qualification in linguistics
* Experience in translation, copywriting, or linguistics
* Excellent verbal and written linguistic skills both in Japanese and English
* Good PC knowledge, including knowledge of MS Office products is essential
What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience, excellent benefits, high-level job satisfaction, and a casual and fun work environment.
We value our employees as our most valuable resource and strive to provide them with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about games and languages, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.