English to Brazilian Portuguese Translator

8 Months ago • All levels
Localization

Job Description

PTW seeks a Brazilian Portuguese Translator for its global translation operation. Responsibilities include translating video game content from English to Brazilian Portuguese, creating glossaries and style guides, adhering to client guidelines, carrying out translation and revision work, collaborating with a team of language specialists, and providing linguistic feedback. The ideal candidate will possess native-level fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and English, strong cultural understanding of Brazilian culture, and experience in the translation industry. Additional skills in business software (e.g., Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet) are advantageous. The role requires excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Good To Have:
  • Knowledge of business software (memoQ, Plunet)
  • Proactive communication skills
Must Have:
  • Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and English
  • Strong Brazilian cultural understanding
  • Translation industry experience a plus
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
Perks:
  • Attractive remuneration
  • Holidays
  • Team competitions with prizes
  • Social calendar
  • Supportive community
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Progression opportunities

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Description

About the company 

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit www.ptw.com

About the role 

PTW is currently recruiting a Brazilian Portuguese Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese.

You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into Brazilian Portuguese from English. 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.

Requirements 

  • Native-level Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and English.
  • Strong cultural understanding of Brazilian 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. 
  • Candidate must reside within Portugal with legal right to live and work in Portugal.

What we offer: 

  • 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. 

 

ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH 

For more career opportunities, visit our career page: https://www.ptw.com/careers 

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