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Remote Position: Freelance English to Korean Game Localization Specialist

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Freelance
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Japanese, Korean, English

Other Skills

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    Editing
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    Communication
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    Time Management
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    Teamwork
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    Detail Oriented
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    Cultural Sensitivity

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Native-level proficiency in Korean and fluent in English
  • 2+ years of professional translation experience, preferably in gaming or entertainment
  • Deep understanding of gaming culture, slang, and terminology in both source and target languages
  • Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., CAT tools like Phrase, memoQ); knowledge of RPG, FPS, or mobile game genres is preferred

Requirements:

  • Translate in-game text, UI, dialogue, marketing materials, and documentation from English to Korean, preserving creative intent and cultural nuances
  • Ensure translations meet industry standards and maintain consistency with game terminology
  • Collaborate with localization teams, developers, and QA testers to refine translations
  • Review and edit translations for accuracy, fluency, and style

Job description

Job brief

Our client is a global leader in providing multilingual localization solutions, specializing in digital interactive entertainment. By now it has completed hundreds of game localization projects. Relying on excellent localization experts around the world, we provide localized works that meet the local cultural characteristics of each country. We welcome more excellent localization experts to join our global game localization community to bring more joy to people around the world.

Responsibilities

  • Translate in-game text, UI, dialogue, marketing materials, and documentation from English to Korean/Japanese while preserving creative intent and cultural nuances.
  • Ensure translations meet industry standards and maintain consistency with game terminology.
  • Collaborate with localization teams, developers, and QA testers to refine translations.
  • Adapt humor, idioms, and culturally specific references for target audiences.
  • Review and edit translations for accuracy, fluency, and style

Requirements

  • Native-level proficiency in Korean and fluent in English.
  • 2+ years of professional translation experience, preferably in gaming or entertainment.
  • Deep understanding of gaming culture, slang, and terminology in both source and target languages.
  • Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., CAT tools like Phrase, memoQ) is a plus.
  • Passion for video games (mention specific genres/titles if relevant).
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • The one who has Knowledge of RPG, FPS, or mobile game genres or previous work experience with major game publishers or developers is preferred.

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