In-Game Localization Specialist, Japanese

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

📋 Description

• Localize in-game text, user interfaces, dialogues, subtitles, and narrative content for designated languages while preserving tone, style, and context.

• Ensure content is culturally relevant and sensitive by making appropriate adaptations for regional audiences.

• Review and edit localized materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high quality.

• Assist in the upkeep of glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.

• Collaborate with localization QA teams to identify and rectify linguistic bugs within the game.

• Offer feedback on localization processes and recommend enhancements for improved efficiency and quality.

• Coordinate efforts with language teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in the target language.

• A degree in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR

• A degree in another field accompanied by 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR

• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Over 3 years of proven experience in localizing game video content.

• Comprehensive and practical knowledge of the subtleties and considerations involved in translating diverse types of gaming content.

• Experience in transcreation specifically within the gaming industry, including translating NBA-related content for video games.

• Familiarity with game engines and localization workflows.

• Understanding of scripting formats (e.g., XML, JSON) is advantageous.

• A passion for video games, particularly in sports, action, or narrative-driven genres.

🏝️ Benefits

• Your schedule, your rules.

• Get paid quickly and fairly.

• Work on projects that truly matter.

• Be part of something larger.

• Grow without limits.

• Enjoy doing what you love.