Translator - Japanese

Summary

Join Testronic Translation Department as an English-to-Japanese translator for video games, game updates, and marketing materials. Translate full game titles (sometimes collaboratively) and ensure high-quality text through proofreading and editing. The ideal candidate is a native or near-native Japanese speaker with a passion for language and cultural nuances, fluent in English, and possessing at least six months of translation experience. Freelance registration and invoicing capabilities are required. This remote, project-based position offers competitive rates and a casual work environment. Experience in the gaming or filming industry is a plus. The position requires using Memsource CAT tools.

Requirements

• A Native speaker or native related of Japanese who is also a language enthusiast, passionate about linguistic and cultural nuances
• Fluent knowledge of English
• Minimum 6 months of translation experience
• Freelance registration and ability to provide invoices
• Needed tools (CAT tool license for Memsource for our projects)

Responsibilities

• Translate video games both full-titles (sometimes shared with other translators) and game updates
• Additionally, translate marketing texts and materials from our clients and you would be responsible for translating them
• Proofread and edit other translators’ work to ensure the text is of the best quality

Preferred Qualifications

Translation experience in the gaming/filming industry will be beneficial

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely, from any place (however, please note our Localization Team works in the CET time zone)
• Informal and casual environment with a friendly attitude and support
• Decent translation rates