Localization Specialist

5 Months ago • All levels • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Localize game scripts, manage voice recording and QA for international releases. Responsibilities include scheduling, progress tracking, and asset management of files and scripts. Requires strong communication and interpretation skills with overseas teams and partners. General administrative tasks within the production studio are also involved. The ideal candidate is fluent in Japanese and English with creative translation skills and an understanding of the gaming industry. Experience with game localization, creative translation, and asset management are preferred, but not required. Hybrid or in-office work is mandatory.
Must have:
  • Native Japanese and English fluency
  • Creative translation (JP<->EN)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Game industry understanding
  • On-site/hybrid work availability
Good to have:
  • Game localization experience
  • Creative translation experience
  • Gaming industry experience
  • Asset management skills
  • TOEIC/TOEFL scores
Perks:
  • Various insurance
  • Transportation expenses
  • Annual salary revision
  • Medical checkups
  • Telework available
  • Congratulatory and condolence allowances
  • Corporate defined contribution pension plan (full-time)
  • Incentives (full-time)

Job Details

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WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Localizing tasks (script writing, voice recording, QA) for international versions, as well as related tasks such as scheduling, progress management, and asset management of files and scripts
  • Communication and interpretation with overseas staff and partner companies
  • Other general administrative work required within the production studio

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING

  • Native language skills in Japanese and English
  • Ability to do creative translation tasks from Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese
  • Someone with confidence in their communication skills
  • Someone who understands the industry and game development

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

  • Experience with game localization
  • Experience doing creative translation work
  • Previous work experience in the gaming industry
  • Ability to manage assets
  • Must not have trouble coming to the office and be able to work hybrid or in the office.

How to apply

  • Click on the “Apply” button on this page and submit the required documents.
  • If the file size is too large, please use a cloud storage service or video sharing service and send us the link.
  • You are responsible for making necessary arrangements for any access restriction or limitation settings.
  • You are responsible for any charges or fees that may incur during your application process.
  • As the selection process, you may be asked to submit an English translation assignment.

Required documents etc.

  • Resume (with photo)
  • CV
    • Screening Assignment:
    • Pick a recent game, video work, manga, or novel you found most interesting, and state the titles and briefly explain your reasonings.
    • Explanation on your Japanese and English skills
    • If you have a TOEIC, TOEFL, or any other scores that measure your language abilities, please make note of it.

**Please leave out any confidential sources or information when you submit.

[EMPLOYMENT STATUS] Full-time employee, Contract worker


[LOCATION] Minato-ku Tokyo Japan (Nearest train station: Shinagawa station)
 

[WORK HOURS] Discretionary Labor System
Standard work hour starts at 10:00 am. Exact work hours are left to individual discretion.
 

[SALARY] Annual salary, performance incentive system in place
We will take into consideration your past experiences and abilities and match them to our company regulations.
 

[BENEFITS] Various insurance, transportation expenses, salary revision (once a year), medical checkups, telework available, congratulatory and condolence allowances, corporate defined contribution pension plan (for full-time employees only), incentives (for full-time employees only)
 

[TIME-OFF] Five-day work week (2 days off, Saturday and Sunday), official holidays, summer vacation, end-of-year/New Year, paid vacation, congratulatory/bereavement leave

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KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is an independent studio led by game creator, Hideo Kojima.


Our mission is to bring joy and surprise to our audience with AAA experiences that are innovative, unique, and of the highest quality than any other.

We are a studio that strives for world-class quality in an open and global environment with cutting-edge technology. At KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, each and every person is an explorer of entertainment.


Since its release in 2019, the studio’s first title, DEATH STRANDING, has received numerous awards, released on multiple platforms, and continues to be widely acclaimed worldwide with a film adaptation announced in 2022.

The studio has also announced that it is currently working on a sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2 (Working Title), as well as a new game title that is “completely new and no one has ever experienced or seen before.”

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