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English to Japanese MOBA Game Translator (Freelance/remote Job) 英日ゲームフリーランス翻訳者

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native-level Japanese language proficiency
  • Extensive knowledge of English
  • Translation experience and/or translation certification or equivalent
  • Passion for video games

Responsibilities

  • Translate English game content into natural, accurate Japanese for MOBA games (in-game text, UI, and related materials).
  • Maintain consistency with glossaries and style guides; adapt translations to different publishers and game brands.
  • Collaborate with publishers and internal teams to meet project timelines and deliver high-quality translations.
  • Work autonomously from home as a freelance translator, managing multiple projects and availability.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Keywords Studios

Video Games & Interactive Entertainment

Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond. We bring to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide. Established in 1998, and now with more than 65 facilities in 22 countries strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe, we provide integrated art creation, marketing services, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services across more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a blue-chip client base of more than 950 clients across the globe. Explore our LinkedIn page to learn more!

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryVideo Games & Interactive Entertainment
Company size10001

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Job description

Combine the passion for games with your translation skills, a better gaming experience will be possible through your effort!

We are calling for potential linguists to join our English into Japanese translators’ pool.

Our range of projects include collaboration with various well-known gaming publishers, in and outside Japan. Projects length might vary and be flexible according to your availability.

As this is a freelance position, the job can be done from your home, no matter where it is.

Apply and find out more!

ゲームへの情熱と翻訳スキルを活かして、よりよいゲーム体験をプレイヤーへお届けする。それが私たちゲーム翻訳者の使命であり、やりがいです。

現在、私たちと一緒にお仕事をして頂けるフリーランス(登録制)の英日翻訳者を募集しています。

社内で扱うプロジェクトは様々で、国内外の有名パブリッシャーからの依頼も多数あります。プロジェクトの規模や開発期間も様々なため、ご担当いただける翻訳の分量にあわせて柔軟な対応が可能です。

フリーランスなので作業はすべて自宅からでOK。どこにお住まいの方でも大丈夫です。

※詳細などは応募後に改めてご案内いたします。

Requirements

  • Japanese as mother tongue (mandatory)
  • Extensive knowledge of English
  • Translation certificate and/or equivalent experience
  • Passionate with video games
  • Knowledge of translation tools or willingness to learn
  • Interest in MTPE
  • Passing the entry test

ネイティブレベルの日本語能力

英語に関する広範な知識

翻訳経験

ゲームの知識 または ゲームへの情熱

翻訳ツールを扱う知識 または その知識を身につける意欲

エントリーテストへの合格

Benefits

Working on top video game titles
Organizing work autonomously
Flexible time

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