Project Manager Interpreter Translator

Date PostedMay 21, 2026LocationOsaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, JapanCompanyFellowship co.,ltd.Salary2000 yen - 2200 yen per hourTypeit (pc, web, unix) - brse/bridge se education/training/language specialist - interpreter education/training/language specialist - localization

Job Summary

This position involves acting as a bridge between development teams in Japan and China for a major game manufacturer. The role requires managing project progress, coordinating between external partners, and providing high-level interpretation and translation services. The candidate will support smooth game development through effective cross-cultural communication and occasional business travel.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge operations between Japan and China development teams
  • Manage project specifications, tasks, and schedules
  • Provide high-level interpretation and translation services
  • Handle business negotiations with external partners
  • Conduct international business trips to China

Required Skills

  • Native Chinese proficiency
  • Business Japanese proficiency
  • 3+ years experience as a bridge SE in game industry
  • Project management and coordination skills
  • Strong cross-cultural communication

Job Details

### Job Description You will be responsible for bridging the gap between the operations and development teams in Japan and China, supporting the smooth progress of game development projects. - Communication support: Negotiation, confirmation, and coordination with development teams and external partners in Japan and China. - Project management: Confirmation and progress management of development specifications, tasks, schedules, and issues. - Interpretation and translation services: Interpretation in meetings, minute taking, and translation of specifications, documents, and chat content (high-level translation that captures nuances and cultural background). - International collaboration: Handling online meetings with development companies in China, and traveling to China (Beijing, etc.) as needed. ### Working Hours - Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays as per the calendar. - 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Lunch break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) ### Job Requirements **Required Skills:** - Chinese: Native level (ability to read specifications and conduct advanced business negotiations) - Japanese: Business level or higher (ability to smoothly handle internal coordination and document creation) - Experience as a bridge in the game industry (approximately 3 years) - Experience as a bridging or practical interpreter/translator in a Japanese company - Ability to travel to China **Skills that can be utilized:** - Experience in development progress management, localization, and coordination at a game company - Experience collaborating with Japanese and Chinese game development companies - Ability to coordinate tasks across multiple departments and companies - Communication skills that allow you to understand and convey not only language but also the intentions and cultural background of the development team ### Benefits - Social insurance fully covered - Paid leave available - Hybrid model of remote work and in-office work