English to German Translator (Full Time - Remote)

Description

About the company

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:

• Create or helps create glossaries and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client.
• Create or helps create characterisation documents
• Carry out translation work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
• Carry out revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology
• Work as part of a larger team of translators or revisers
• Provide linguistic feedback for work carried out externally.
• All work is carried out by meeting the outlined deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures.

Requirements

• Native-level Fluency in German and English.
• Strong cultural understanding of German culture.
• Experience within the translation industry or working professionally as a Translator is a plus.
• Knowledge of business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet) is an advantage.
• Be proactive with clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills and have a “can-do” attitude and positive thinking.
• The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and stay focused.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Sound research and translation judgment skills, and have self-motivation, adaptability, and professionalism.
• Candidate must reside within Portugal with legal right to live and work in Portugal.

What we offer:

• 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.

We are currently building a talent pool for future opportunities. If your qualifications align with a role/project that becomes available, we will reach out to you directly to discuss next steps. While there may not be an immediate opening, we encourage you to submit your application, as we regularly review our pool of candidates when positions arise. For more career opportunities, visit our career page: www.side.inc/careers

ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH

For more career opportunities, visit our career page: www.side.inc/careers