Portugues and Spanish Bilingual LQA Freelancer

Gravity Interactive, Inc.; Brasil; Hybrid; BRL 309,000 - 412,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity Interactive, Inc. is seeking a Portuguese and Spanish bilingual LQA Specialist for a month-to-month contract to support gaming content quality assurance. You will conduct LQA tests, identify translation issues, and ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance across game text and related materials.

The role requires coordination with QA and other departments for localization support. Ideal candidates translate at least 2000 words/day or review 5000 words/day, with fluency in

Qualifications

• Be able to translate minimum of 2000 words/day and/or review 5000 words/day.
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish with strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience in LQA testing/localization and addressing linguistic, cultural inaccuracies.
• Knowledge of gaming industry, MMORPGs, and passion for video games.
• Detail-oriented mindset, problem-solving, and ability to meet deadlines in a hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in translation/localization tools; basic technical aptitude a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics/Translation/Localization or related field preferred.
• Experience working in multicultural environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct LQA tests for gaming content.
• Identify and rectify translation errors to ensure linguistic accuracy.
• Ensure consistency in terminology across game mechanics, items, and storylines.
• Collaborate with QA and other departments to provide linguistic support.

Skills

LQA testing

Portuguese and Spanish fluency

Gaming localization

Deadline orientation

Translation tools

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Linguistics/Translation/Localization

Tools

CAT tools (MemoQ/SDL)

Job description

Gravity Interactive, Inc., established in California in 2003, is a leading online gaming service provider, catering to gamers across North America and worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Gravity Co., Ltd., headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Gravity Interactive is globally recognized for delivering top-tier gaming experiences. Gravity Co., Ltd. is best known for developing the acclaimed MMORPG title, Ragnarok Online, which continues to engage a diverse international audience. With a commitment to innovation and global reach, Gravity Interactive remains at the forefront of the online gaming industry.

Role Description

This is a month-to-month contract role for a Portuguese and Spanish Bilingual LQA Specialist, for the project we estimate to last approximately 6 months. The role involves conducting linguistic quality assurance (LQA) tests for gaming content, identifying and rectifying translation errors, and ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in Portuguese and Spanish, ensuring consistency in the use of terminology across game mechanics, in-game items, storyline elements, and related materials. This position will assess text placement within the user interface and make linguistic adjustments where necessary to accommodate language expansion or contraction. The specialist will collaborate with the QA team and other departments when relevant, offering linguistic or localization support to facilitate overall project quality.

Qualifications

• Be able to translate minimum of 2000 words/day and/or to review/edit 5000 words/day
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish, with strong command of written and verbal communication in both languages
• Experience in Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) testing or localization, with the ability to identify and address linguistic, cultural, and contextual inaccuracies
• Knowledge of the gaming industry, familiarity with MMORPGs, and a passion for video games
• Strong detail-oriented mindset, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment
• Proficiency in translation and localization tools; basic technical aptitude is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, Localization, or a related field preferred
• Prior experience working in a multicultural environment is advantageous