Freelance Russian to English Translator
Job Summary
Job Description
This is a freelance position for a Russian to English Translator. The role involves translating video game content and associated text from Russian to English, ensuring linguistic quality and adherence to guidelines. Responsibilities include creating glossaries, translating, revising, and providing linguistic feedback. The translator will work within a team, meeting deadlines and maintaining industry-standard productivity. The job requires native-level fluency in both Russian and English, a strong cultural understanding, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers opportunities to work on major game projects with a global team, providing training, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment. This role is for individuals passionate about the gaming industry, keen on contributing to projects that shape the future of gaming. The translator will be part of a global, multi-lingual workforce.
Must have:
- Native-level fluency in Russian and English.
- Strong cultural understanding of both cultures.
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Good to have:
- Experience within the translation industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of business software applications is an advantage.
Perks:
- Opportunity to work on major game projects.
- Attractive remuneration and holidays.
- Inclusion in a social calendar.
- A supportive and inclusive community.
- Regular progression opportunities.
6 skills required
Job Details
About the role
Side is currently recruiting a Russian to English 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 English from Russian. 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.
- Native-level Fluency in Russian 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.
- 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.
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About The Company
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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