French Linguist, Translator – Gaming

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Translate in-game text, user interface elements, legally relevant documents, and supplementary materials following client guidelines, First Party terminology, tone, and style.

• Review and revise translations to ensure linguistic precision, consistency, and a natural flow.

• Engage in creative translation and localization activities.

• Create, maintain, and update glossaries, style guides, and character profiles.

• Adhere to project deadlines and productivity goals within the localization workflow.

• Guarantee consistent tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.

• Collaborate with fellow translators to assess work for cohesion and logical content progression.

• Identify and troubleshoot localization challenges and testing bugs.

• Utilize memoQ, JIRA, and other client-specific systems to monitor progress and manage workflow.

• Handle localization inquiries in accordance with team workflows.

• Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project protocols.

• Support evaluations and updates for candidate tests.

• Maintain close communication with clients regarding daily language matters.

• Adapt flexibly to changing project requirements and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with Security, Confidentiality, Health & Safety, IT, HR, ethical standards, ISO quality, GDPR, and client confidentiality protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional fluency in both French and English.

• Strong cultural insight into the French market.

• 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services (experience in game localization is preferred).

• Proficient in using CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, Trados, XTM, and client-specific systems).

• Familiarity with workflow management platforms (e.g., JIRA, Plunet).

• Excellent linguistic accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing consistency.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to effectively handle independent tasks.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

• Open to feedback and adaptable to changing project needs.

• Comfortable meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a positive, proactive demeanor.

• Committed to adhering to company policies, ISO quality standards, GDPR, and client confidentiality.

• Responsible work ethic that promotes a safe and supportive working environment.

• Candidate must be based in Portugal.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training.

• Competitive compensation.

• Paid holidays.

• Regular team competitions with exciting prizes.

• A vibrant social calendar.

• A supportive and inclusive community.

• Employee well-being initiatives.

• Frequent opportunities for career advancement.

• Training, promotion, and growth opportunities.

• Fully remote work arrangements within Portugal.