Freelance Game Localizer(Simplified Chinese into Japanese)

8 Hours ago โ€ข 2 Years + โ€ข Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

TransPerfect Gaming is seeking freelance Simplified Chinese to Japanese gaming translators for localization projects, ranging from indie to AAA titles. Candidates need native Japanese proficiency, strong English and Simplified Chinese, a deep passion for gaming, and at least two years of gaming localization experience. Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games, along with CAT tool skills, is required. Applicants must meet specific educational or experience qualifications and will undergo a translation test.
Must have:
  • Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE
  • Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
  • Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)
  • 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
  • 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

Job Details

๐ŸŽฎ Join TransPerfect Gaming!

Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE gaming translators to collaborate on exciting localization projects. You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players.

๐Ÿ”น What Weโ€™re Looking For:

โœ… Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE

โœ… Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

โœ… Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology

โœ… Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)

โœ… Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games

โœ… Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ)

โœ… Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills

โœ… Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment

๐Ÿ”น Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following):

๐Ÿ“Œ A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)

๐Ÿ“Œ 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree

๐Ÿ“Œ 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)

๐Ÿ“Œ A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body

๐Ÿ”น How to Apply:

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply via LinkedIn with your latest CV attached, or send an email to charles.jiang@transperfect.com.

๐Ÿ”Ž In your CV, please include:

a) Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count).

b) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Translation.

c) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Proofreading.

๐Ÿ“ Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.

๐Ÿ“ข Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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About The Company

The world's best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps our clients to be everywhere. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 140+ cities across six continents, TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and related technologies.


The TransPerfect family of companies enables organizations to speak the language of global business through:


- Translation and Language Services

- Website and Software Localization

- Globalization Management Technology

- Multicultural Marketing

- Legal Support and E-Discovery

- E-Learning Platform Internationalization

- Multimedia and Studio Solutions

- Interpretation and Call Center Support

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