English to Vietnamese MOBA/FPS/Strategy Game Translator

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios seeks a freelance English-to-Vietnamese translator specializing in MOBA, FPS, and strategy games. This remote role requires an 8-hour daily commitment (10 AM to 7 PM GMT+8). Responsibilities include high-quality translation, review, QA checks, glossary management, and collaboration with a global team. The ideal candidate possesses native Vietnamese fluency, strong English proficiency, at least 3 years of game localization experience, and familiarity with CAT tools. Candidates will complete a translation test and interview process.
Must have:
  • Native Vietnamese speaker
  • Strong English proficiency
  • 3+ years game localization experience
  • Knowledge of CAT tools
  • High-quality translation & review
Good to have:
  • Sino-Vietnamese knowledge
  • Understanding of Simplified Chinese
  • Esports familiarity
  • Translation degree/equivalent
Perks:
  • Work on top video game titles
  • Autonomous work organization

Job Details

Are you passionate about gaming and skilled in translation? Join Keywords Studios, a leading international technical service provider in the global gaming industry, with studios across Asia, Europe, North, and South America.

We're looking for an experienced English-to-Vietnamese freelance translator to support a long-term project. This role requires a fixed weekday schedule of eight hours per day, from 10 AM to 7 PM GMT+8. If you have a strong background in game localization and are ready to bring high-quality translations to the gaming world, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate English content into high-quality, natural Vietnamese.
  • Review and refine Vietnamese translations for consistency and accuracy.
  • Provide detailed language quality reports on reviewed texts.
  • Develop and manage glossaries, terminologies, and style guides.
  • Work closely with freelance translators and vendors, offering feedback and support.
  • Ensure creative consistency in the Vietnamese localization.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, LQA teams, linguists, and the translation team to maintain quality across all projects.
  • Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks to ensure top-notch translations.
  • Take full ownership of assigned translations to ensure the best possible content for our players.

Please note that this position is only open to freelancers available in the GMT+8 time zone.

Qualified candidates will be asked to complete additional documentation and a translation test, which will be reviewed by our leads. Those who meet our quality standards will proceed to an interview, and the final candidate will join our team.

Requirements

  • Native Vietnamese speaker with excellent command of the language.
  • Strong proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of Sino-Vietnamese and understanding of Simplified Chinese is a plus.
  • A university degree in translation or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least 3 years of proven experience in game localization.
  • Deep understanding of gaming culture and localization trends.
  • Experience using CAT tools is preferred.
  • Familiarity with esports and the player community is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse, global team.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Working on top video game titles
Organizing work autonomously

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