Simplified Chinese translator
Job Summary
Job Description
Side, a global video game development and services provider, is seeking a Simplified Chinese Translator for their global translation operation. The role involves translating video game content and other associated text into Simplified Chinese, ensuring linguistic quality and adherence to guidelines. The translator will collaborate with a team of language specialists to produce high-quality translations, manage glossaries and style guides, perform translation and revision work, and provide linguistic feedback, all while meeting deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures.
Must have:
- Advanced language skills in Simplified Chinese.
- In-depth cultural knowledge of China.
- Ability to translate video game content.
- Ability to create glossaries and style guides.
- Ability to work in a team.
4 skills required
Job Details
About the company
Side (formerly PTW) 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 games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit http://www.side.inc/ .
About the role
Side is currently recruiting a Simplified Chinese Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge of China.
You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into Japanese to Simplified chinese (海书简）. 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.
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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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