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Remote position: Freelance Game Localization Specialist (Chinese to Japanese)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese
  • Native-level command of Japanese
  • Cultural fluency in target regions (incl. gaming subcultures, Gen-Z lexicon)
  • 1+ years in game localization (Portfolio required)

Responsibilities

  • Execute bidirectional translations (CN to JP) for narrative scripts, dialogues, UI components, system documentation, and marketing/promotional materials
  • Ensure linguistic consistency with game lore, character personas, and target player demographics
  • Collaborate with QA teams to resolve terminology conflicts and cultural adaptation challenges
  • Develop/maintain centralized terminology databases (e.g., characters, skills, items)

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management

About the company

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Shanghai BSF Human Resources Co., Ltd

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Startup
  • 11–50
BSF Talent - Recruite all around the world!What we do?One of the problems that many companies face when doing business abroad is how to efficiently recruit high level local talents, which is our core strength.We are Shanghai BSF Human Resources Co., Ltd. with many years of experience in comprehensive human resources services.By integrating experienced human resources consultants from various countries around the world, we can efficiently and cost-effectively build talent systems for our clients.What we can do?Our consultants customize unique recruitment solutions based on each country's employment policies and our clients' business objectives and job responsibilities.By working with us, you can easily find top talent in more than 30 countries around the world.

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Job description

Job brief

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

Job Highlights:

  • Work completely remotely ;.
  • Full immersion in engaging game content ;
  • Standardised translation process with online translation platform ;
  • On-time payment guarantee.

Responsibilities

  • Execute bidirectional translations (CN to JP) for:Narrative scripts & dialogues, UI components & system documentation and Marketing/promotional materials
  • Ensure linguistic consistency with game lore, character personas, and target player demographics
  • Collaborate with QA teams to resolve terminology conflicts and cultural adaptation challenges
  • Develop/maintain centralized terminology databases (e.g., characters, skills, items)

Requirements

  • Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese
  • Native-level command of Japanese
  • Cultural fluency in target regions (incl. gaming subcultures, Gen-Z lexicon)
  • Deep cultural awareness of target regions
  • 1+ years in game localization (Portfolio required)
  • Hardcore gamer with expertise in RPG/ACT/MMO text conventions
  • Advanced CAT tool proficiency (Trados/memoQ; terminology management)
  • Ability to transcreate humor, slang, and cultural metaphors
  • Strict adherence to NDAs and ability to deliver 2,000+ words/day under deadlines

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