French Translator

Summary

Join PTW, a leading global games services company, as a French Translator! This casual contract, fully remote position offers the possibility of extension to a fixed-term contract. You will translate video game content from English to French, ensuring high-quality, culturally accurate results. Responsibilities include creating characterization documents, conducting translation and revision work, meeting deadlines, and providing linguistic feedback. The ideal candidate possesses native-level fluency in French and English, translation industry experience, and excellent business software skills. PTW offers a supportive work environment, full training, and the opportunity to work on major game titles.

Requirements

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Possess native-level fluency in French and English, particularly reading & writing
• Have a strong understanding of the French culture

Responsibilities

• Create 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
• Ensure that all work conducted meets the outlined deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures
• Provide linguistic feedback for work carried out externally

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience within the translation industry or working professionally as a Translator
• Possess excellent knowledge of business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet)
• Be proactive with clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Have good organisation and problem-solving skills and a “can-do” attitude and positive thinking
• Have the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and stay focused
• Possess excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Have sound research and translation judgment skills, and self-motivation, adaptability, and professionalism

Benefits

• 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
• A dedicated employee wellbeing programme