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Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE
  • Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE)
  • Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on localization projects for indie games to AAA titles
  • Ensure the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players
  • Use CAT tools and maintain attention to detail
  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment

Key facts

  • Remote from: Japan
  • Freelance
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • English, Japanese

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Grammar
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Creativity

About the company

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TransPerfect Gaming

Video Games & Interactive Entertainment

The world's best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps our clients to be everywhere. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 140+ cities across six continents, TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and related technologies. The TransPerfect family of companies enables organizations to speak the language of global business through: - Translation and Language Services - Website and Software Localization - Globalization Management Technology - Multicultural Marketing - Legal Support and E-Discovery - E-Learning Platform Internationalization - Multimedia and Studio Solutions - Interpretation and Call Center Support

Company details

IndustryVideo Games & Interactive Entertainment
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

๐ŸŽฎ Join TransPerfect Gaming!

Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE gaming translators to collaborate on exciting localization projects. You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players.

๐Ÿ”น What Weโ€™re Looking For:

โœ… Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE

โœ… Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

โœ… Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology

โœ… Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)

โœ… Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games

โœ… Skilled in CAT tools

โœ… Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills

โœ… Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment

๐Ÿ”น How to Apply:

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send an email to jliarokapi@transperfect.com.

๐Ÿ”Ž In your CV, please include:

a) Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count).

b) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Translation.

c) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Proofreading.

๐Ÿ“ Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.

๐Ÿ“ข Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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