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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates native English-level writing skills and the ability to translate and adapt Japanese video game content effectively. Strong focus on quality assurance in translations, teamwork, and meeting deadlines in a localization context.
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Japanese To English TranslationTranslation Quality CheckingProofreadingLocalization ExperienceProject Management
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Hard Skills
TranslationLocalizationProofreadingQuality AssuranceContent Adaptation
Soft Skills
TeamworkCommunicationAttention To DetailFlexibilityResponsibility
Industry Keywords
GamingEntertainmentTranslation WorkflowsContent GuidelinesGame Localization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Translate video game content from Japanese to English
- Act as an interpreter and adapt associated text from Japanese to English
- Follow product-specific guidelines and relevant conventions
- Produce high-quality translations as part of a team of language specialists
- Translate content directly or review documentation
- Check, proofread, and refine translations and English texts
- Express the game's world and character traits effectively in writing
- Manage work schedules and meet delivery deadlines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Native English-level expressive and writing skills
- Ability to understand Japanese sentences and naturally express nuances in English
- Skills to check the quality of translations and English texts and refine them for more natural and appropriate expressions
- Ability to keep a close eye on schedule and meet deadlines
- Values teamwork and communication
- Enjoys games and entertainment and is interested in localization
- Particular about writing expression and quality of details
- Able to flexibly accept feedback and continuously improve skills
- Able to take responsibility for quality while meeting delivery deadlines
- Practical experience in English translation is welcome but not mandatory
- Experience in translation and localization in the gaming and entertainment sector is welcome
- Experience in translation checking, review, and proofreading is welcome
- Knowledge and interest in games
- Experience working on translation and localization workflows as a team is welcome
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously is welcome
- Japanese and English comprehension and strong desire to localize games; practical translation/localization experience is not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Collaborating with people creating innovative interactive entertainment
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
- Video games focused environment
- Contract Employee; Permanent employee promotion is available
- Trial period: 3 months / No change in conditions
- Up to 50,000 yen reimbursement or train pass