Localization Tester- Freelancer

1 Month ago • All levels • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

This freelance Localization Tester role in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focuses on identifying and correcting language errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation), ensuring adherence to console manufacturer guidelines, and verifying the accuracy and consistency of translations. Responsibilities include logging errors, suggesting improvements, checking for missing content, ensuring correct date/calendar/character/display formats, writing error reports, and performing ad-hoc translations. The ideal candidate possesses fluency in the target language and English, strong cultural understanding, excellent attention to detail, and experience with various software applications. Gaming experience is a plus. The role requires strong communication skills and collaboration within project teams.
Must have:
  • Fluency in target language and English
  • Strong cultural understanding
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience with software applications
  • Error reporting and correction
  • Ad-hoc translation skills
Good to have:
  • Gaming experience
  • Robust internet research skills

Job Details

Description

Job description

  • Identifying and correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation and other language errors.
  • Ensuring console manufacturer guidelines are adhered to
  • Logging details and errors/issues found and providing suggestions for improvements.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of translation within context and consistency of terminology and imagery.
  • Hunting for missing/ wrong content and ensuring the proper date/calendar/character/display/format.
  • Writing reports on errors/bugs found and Ad hoc translations.
  • Overseeing the quality of your work, collaboration and contributing to the overall success of project.

Requirements

  • Fluency in the language you are apply for, and English.
  • Strong cultural understanding of the language you are applying for.
  • Strong passion for the language accuracy
  • Computer literacy-particularly with Excel
  • Robust internet research skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Previous experience with using different software applications and websites.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and collaborate within project teams.
  • Be able to provide evidence of Right to Work in the country you apply from.
  • Gaming experience is advantageous.
  • All candidates must adhere to confidentiality and security protocols at all times
  • All candidates will be required to pass an online language and skills test, including a final competency based live interview
  • All applications should submit their CV in English.

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