Freelance English to Thai Translator

2 Months ago • All levels • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

This freelance role involves translating English to Thai for video game content, ensuring linguistic quality and adherence to guidelines. Responsibilities include creating glossaries, translating, and revising content, collaborating with a team, and providing linguistic feedback. The role requires native-level fluency in both English and Thai, strong cultural understanding, and the ability to meet deadlines. The translator will be working with a global workforce.
Must have:
  • Native-level fluency in Thai and English.
  • Strong cultural understanding.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the translation industry.
  • Knowledge of business software applications.
Perks:
  • Working for a global provider in the games industry.
  • Attractive remuneration and holidays.
  • Inclusion in an extensive social calendar.
  • Supportive and inclusive community.

Job Details

About the role  Side is currently recruiting an English to Thai Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge. You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into Thai from English. You will follow product-specific guidelines to ensure the maximum linguistic quality and adherence to all relevant conventions. You will be working as part of a team of language specialists to produce high-quality translations, 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 Thai and English.
  • Strong cultural understanding of the 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. 
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. 

ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH 

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

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Side 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 Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development.

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