English to German Translator

Description

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

About the role

Side is currently recruiting a German Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge of German.

You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into German from English. You will follow product-specific guidelines to ensure the maximum linguist quality and adherence to all relevant conventions. You will be working as part of a team of language specialists to produce high-quality translations, either by translating yourself or reviewing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate in-game text, UI, legal, and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
• Revise and review translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
• Meet project deadlines and uphold quality standards within an established localization pipeline.
• Ensure consistent tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
• Create, maintain and update glossaries, style guides, and character profiles based on predefined frameworks.
• Perform consistency and terminology checks after updates to maintain quality across game versions.
• Collaborate within a team of translators to allocate work based on text familiarity and logical content flow.
• Identify and fix localization bugs, including post-release issues and bugs flagged during testing or legal review.
• Track personal progress using translation software and project management tolls (e.g memoQ, JIRA, client-specific tools).
• Enter, monitor and respond to localization queries relevant to the target language, based on team workflows.
• Assist with onboarding and workflow guidance to new translators on language-specific tools and project norms.
• Support candidate test evaluation and occasionally contribute to test updates in collaboration with the team.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in both German and English.
• Strong cultural knowledge of target market
• 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or equivalent language services (game localization experience a plus).
• Strong command of translation tools (e.g memoQ, Trados, XTM) and familiarity with workflow platforms (JIRA, Plunet).
• Excellent linguistic accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to maintain consistency across projects.
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of working within a team-oriented environment while also managing independent tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to feedback and shifting project requirements.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines, with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must be able to work in the UK/ Portugal and able to align with UK time zones.

Benefits

You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.

Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.

A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.

Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.