Project Manager Interpreter Translator
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