Freelance Malay Game Localization Translator
Job Summary
Job Description
- Native-level proficiency in Malay
- Strong command of English
- Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (English to Malay)
- Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
- Meet one of the following: A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies; 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree; 5+ years of translation experience; A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body
- Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
- Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games
- Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ)
3 skills required
Job Details
Job description
🎮 Join TransPerfect Gaming!
Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance ENGLISH to MALAY 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 MALAY players.
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
✅ Native-level proficiency in MALAY
✅ Strong command of ENGLISH
✅ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (ENGLISH>MALAY)
✅ 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
🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following):
📌 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
🔹 How to Apply:
📩 Apply via LinkedIn with your latest CV attached, or send an email to charles.jiang@transperfect.com.
🔎 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.
📝 Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.
📢 Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
**🔗 By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting
Job requirements
🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following):
📌 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
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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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