Game Translation Localization LQA
Job Summary
You will be responsible for professional game translation, localization, and LQA tasks. This role requires maintaining the game's worldview, character tone, and cultural nuance. You will also participate in bridge work, interpretation, and overseas marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
- Translate and localize in-game text and system messages
- Maintain character tone and game worldview integrity
- Provide UI text translation and culturalization
- Engage in bridge work, interpretation, and overseas marketing
Required Skills
- Native-level English proficiency
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Experience in game translation or localization
- Understanding of gaming culture and terminology
Job Details
Job Description:
You will be responsible for translating and localizing in-game text. We do not simply translate the dialogue and story of the game, but we also ask you to pay attention to the setting of the game itself, the tone of the characters, etc., so as not to destroy the worldview of the game.
[Main translation/localization areas]
◇ Lines uttered by characters
◇ System message ⇒ Example: A message part that gives information or instructions to the player, such as "Press the ○ button to attack."
◇ Interface text (UI text) ⇒ Example: Character operations using a controller, such as "fight/quit".
◇ Culturalization
◆ You can utilize a variety of language skills including English. This is your chance to put your language skills to use.
◆ You can also be involved in bridge/interpretation work and overseas marketing. In addition to creating attractive games through translation and localization, it is also important to understand needs from a global perspective and promote them. You can be involved in "gaming culture" from various angles, such as multilingual bridge work with foreign countries, interpretation, and overseas marketing!
Working Hours: 10:00-19:00
Job Requirements:
[Those who have experience in any of the following]
* Translation/localization experience/bridge work experience in the game industry
* Language skills ⇒ English/Japanese
* For foreign nationals, Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 level is required.
* Those with experience in the game industry are most welcome, but we can also consult with those who have experience in translating/localizing manga, anime, movies, etc.!
English Level: Native Level
Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1)