Video Game Linguist/Translator, German

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

📋 Description

• Translate and/or post-edit content for video games, which includes user interfaces, dialogue, narratives, help texts, and promotional materials.

• Review and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and cultural authenticity of localized text through proofreading and quality assurance.

• Work collaboratively in a remote setting with project management and linguistic teams at Side Localisation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess native-level proficiency in German and strong English skills.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in localization, preferably with a focus on video game content.

• Familiarity with machine translation post-editing (MTPE) workflows is essential.

• Proficiency in memoQ is preferred.

• Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about gaming.

• Ability to receive payment in Japanese Yen (JPY) is required.

• Applicants should include standard rates in JPY for translation, proofreading, and MTPE in their application.

• Candidates will need to complete a brief, unpaid translation and MTPE trial as part of the selection process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and flexible working hours.

• Opportunity to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.