Game Localization Specialist

Date PostedJuly 3, 2026LocationMinato, Tokyo, JapanCompanyFellowship co.,ltd.Salary1800JPY - 2000JPYTypeeducation/training/language specialist - translator education/training/language specialist - localization creative (media related) - creative (game/video/audio)

Job Summary

You will be responsible for all aspects of localization work for smartphone games, translating from Japanese to English. The role involves in-game and promotional text translation, managing deliverables, and performing live device testing (LQA). This is an opportunity to bring Japanese smartphone titles to the global market.

Responsibilities

  • Translate in-game and promotional text from Japanese to English
  • Manage deliverables from external translation vendors
  • Perform Live device testing (LQA)

Required Skills

  • Native English proficiency
  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • 1+ years of game localization experience

Job Details

Job Description You will be responsible for all aspects of localization work for smartphone games, from Japanese to English! • Localization work • Translation of in-game text and promotional text • Acceptance of deliverables from external translation companies • Live device testing (LQA) Working Hours 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (1-hour break, 8 hours of actual work) Job Requirements • English: Native level • Japanese: Business level • Over 1 year of experience in game localization English Level Fluent (TOEIC 865-) Japanese Level Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1) Other Salary Description Visa support, comprehensive social insurance, paid leave, and full reimbursement of transportation expenses (according to company regulations). Holidays Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) Job Contract Period Temporary worker (no fixed term)