Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Japanese Language Specialist to lead the Localization department. As a key member, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality and consistent Japanese content for our games.
Your Mission
* Own the quality and consistency of all Japanese content for Call of Duty – gameplay, in-game UI, multiplayer, live events, and marketing assets.
* Implement new post-editing, translation, and review workflows to raise speed and quality.
* Partner with Project Management, Localisation QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure authentic, player-focused, and on-brand Japanese content.
* Be a go-to expert for terminology, style, and cultural adaptation; help the team and external vendors solve problems and deliver results.
* Bring a solution mindset, flag blockers, propose workflow or tech improvements, and participate in feedback, review, and change.
Responsibilities
* Localise Call of Duty content (game, in-game text, audio scripts, live events, and marketing) from English to Japanese, using traditional translation and post-editing workflows.
* Participate in the rollout and improvement of AI-powered localisation pipelines, including post-editing MT outputs.
* Review and approve assets before publication.
* Collaborate with Project Management, QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure clarity of expectations and alignment on quality.
* Provide guidance to external Japanese vendors and internal testers; answer style and translation queries.
* Proactively track, evaluate, and help fix linguistic bugs and quality issues.
* Maintain and evolve translation assets (glossary, termbase, translation memories and style guides).
* Participate in team reviews, feedback loops, and continuous improvement cycles while experimenting with new tools and workflows.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Japanese Translator/Language Specialist, ideally in the games industry.
* Demonstrated experience in post-editing and reviewing MT output is highly desirable.
* Experience using memoQ or other CAT tools.
* Familiarity with automation tools and AI-driven workflows is a plus.
* Native-level Japanese, business-level English.
* Strong creative writing and localisation adaptation skills.
* Familiarity with shooter games, multiplayer, and live content is a distinct advantage.
* Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn, adapt, and experiment.
* Understanding of cultural sensitivities and the gaming market in Japan.
* Enthusiasm for AI, automation, and being part of a team driving positive change.