Hybrid Localization Specialist, Japanese to English

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About the role

  • Localization Specialist translating Japanese video game content to English. Joining a team at Side to ensure quality and adherence to guidelines for game translations.

Responsibilities

  • Create or helps create glossaries and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client.
  • Create or helps create characterisation documents
  • Carry out translation work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
  • Carry out revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology
  • Work as part of a larger team of translators or revisers
  • Provide linguistic feedback for work carried out externally.
  • All work is carried out by meeting the outlined deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures.

Requirements

  • Native-level English speaker
  • Fluent-level Japanese (JLPT N1).
  • Born and raised in an english speaking environment
  • Experience within the translation, prefferably in Manga or gaming industry.
  • Knowledge translation tools (e.g.memoQ,) is a plus.
  • Be proactive with clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
  • The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and stay focused.
  • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Sound research and translation judgment skills, and have self-motivation, adaptability, and professionalism.

Benefits

  • 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.

Job title

Localization Specialist, Japanese to English

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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