French Translator

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

PTW is seeking a French Translator (English to French) for a casual contract (with potential for extension to a fixed-term contract). This fully remote role requires native-level fluency in French and English, strong cultural understanding of French, and experience in translation. Responsibilities include translating video game content, creating characterization documents and glossaries, conducting translation and revision work adhering to provided guidelines, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing linguistic feedback. The ideal candidate will have experience in the translation industry, excellent knowledge of business software, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Must have:
  • Native fluency in French and English
  • Translation industry experience
  • Excellent knowledge of business software
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
Perks:
  • Full training
  • Work on major game titles
  • Supportive community
  • Employee wellbeing program

Job Details

Description

Title: French Translator (EN > French)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (circa)
Type: Casual Contract, possibility to be extended to a fixed term contract, Fully Remote

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

You will be responsible for the correct translation of video game content and act as an interpreter to change other associated text into French from English. You will work following 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 translating yourself or reviewing documentation.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • As a French Translator your general translation activities including, but not limited to:
  • Creating characterisation documents, glossaries, and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client.
  • Conduct translation and revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
  • Conduct revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
  • Ensuring that all work conducted meets the outlined deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures.
  • Providing linguistic feedback for work carried out externally.

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills (preferred)

  • Must have the Right to Work in the UK
  • Native-level fluency in French and English, particularly reading & writing.
  • Strong understanding of the French culture.
  • Experience within the translation industry or working professionally as a Translator.
  • Excellent knowledge of business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet).
  • 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.

Benefits

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 games titles in the world.
  • 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 programme.

Who we are

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.

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We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


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