Indonesian Game Localization Specialist

Date PostedJune 15, 2026LocationShinagawa, Tokyo, JapanCompanyFellowship co.,ltd.Salary2000-2300 yen/hourTypeeducation/training/language specialist - localization education/training/language specialist - interpreter education/training/language specialist - translator

Job Summary

Join a major Japanese global game company as an Indonesian Localization and Language Supervision specialist. You will handle translation, quality assurance, and language supervision for diverse game projects including RPGs, Action, and Simulation titles. This role offers a high hourly wage, minimal overtime, and the opportunity to work in a stable, global development environment.

Responsibilities

  • Translate game text from Japanese/English to Indonesian
  • Supervise and quality-check translations from other sources
  • Perform LQA on actual game hardware
  • Collaborate with cross-functional development teams

Required Skills

  • Native Indonesian proficiency
  • Business-level English and Japanese
  • Game localization experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Job Details

Job Description At a major Japanese global game company, you will be responsible for all aspects of localization (language supervision and translation) from Japanese and English to Indonesian for game development projects for home consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Specific Job Responsibilities - Language Supervision and Translation: Translation and localization of game-related text from Japanese to Indonesian. - Quality Control: Supervision of Indonesian translations created by in-house staff and external translation companies. - Language Quality Assurance (LQA): Checking for display errors and wording issues in Indonesian on game screens using actual game hardware. - Other Support Tasks: Translation of specifications and documents other than game text, and various administrative tasks. - Collaboration: Coordination with development teams and team members (using Japanese or English as needed). Working Hours - Working days: Monday - Friday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1-hour break) - Overtime is minimal, averaging less than 20 hours per month. Job Requirements - Indonesian Language Proficiency: Native Level (ability to understand and supervise cultural nuances). - English Proficiency: Business Level (ability to translate/supervise and collaborate with the development team). - Japanese Proficiency: Business Level (ability to communicate internally and read documentation). - Experience: Practical experience in translation from English or Japanese to Indonesian, or in localization supervision. - PC Skills: Basic Excel and Word skills. Preferred Skills - Experience in the game industry (publisher, developer, or localization vendor). - Knowledge of translation support tools (memoQ, Phrase, Trados, etc.).