English into French Gaming Translator – Tokyo (Contract)
TransPerfect
Job Summary
TransPerfect Games is seeking experienced English into French gaming translators and proofreaders for localization projects. The role involves working on various game titles, from indie to AAA, to ensure an optimal gaming experience for French players. Candidates must have native French proficiency, strong English command, a deep passion for gaming, and at least 2 years of gaming localization experience, particularly in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy genres. Proficiency in CAT tools like memoQ is required, along with excellent grammar and terminology skills. This is an onsite contract position in Tokyo, requiring the right to work in Japan.
Must Have
- Native-level proficiency in French
- Strong command of English
- Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
- Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (English>French)
- Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games
- Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ)
- Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
- Right to work in Tokyo
- Ability to work onsite during core business hours (Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day) at the Tokyo office
- A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training) OR 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree OR 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required) OR A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body
Job Description
Job description
🎮 Join TransPerfect Games!
Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Games is looking for ENGLISH into FRENCH gaming translators and proofreaders to collaborate on exciting localization projects. You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for French players.
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
✅ Native-level proficiency in French
✅ Strong command of English
✅ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (English>French)
✅ Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games
✅ Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ)
✅ Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills
✅ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
🔹Important information:
📌This is a contract-based opportunity.
📌As a mandatory requirement, you must have the right to work in Tokyo. You will be required to provide supporting documentation.
📌This is an onsite position. You are required to work onsite during core business hours (Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day) at our office in Tokyo. So you shall be based in the Tokyo area or you are within commuting distance to our office.
🔹 How to Apply:
📩 Apply directly here with your latest CV attached.
🔎 In your CV, please include:
Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count).
📝 Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.
📢 Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
🔗 By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting
Job requirements
🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following):
📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)
📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree
📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)
📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body