(Associate) Translator (English - Dutch) (m/f/d)

Localization Academy Inc.; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo Co., Ltd., Kyoto, Japan, seeks a translator to convert software text from English into Dutch, ensuring natural, accurate localization for games and related materials. You will edit translations, work with a team of translators and QA, follow project guidelines, and help build glossaries to maintain consistency.

A degree in translation or equivalent experience is required; familiarity with Microsoft Office is helpful, and a personal interest in video games is desirable.

Qualifications

• Native-level Dutch proficiency is required.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Degree in translation or equivalent experience is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Teamwork-oriented with collaboration across teams.
• Personal interest in video games is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translating software text and other materials from English into Dutch.
• Editing translations to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Working within a team of translators and collaborating with QA teams.
• Following project guidelines to meet product needs.

Skills

Native level of Dutch

Proficiency in English

Teamwork-oriented

Personal interest in video games

Education

Degree in translation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Level up!

Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been providing a wide range of entertainment products and experiences since its founding in 1889, beginning with the manufacture and sale of Hanafuda playing cards. Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendou2019s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software.

At Nintendo, we bring together employees with a wide range of characteristics and work together towards a common goal u2013 to put smiles on the faces of people all over the world.

Tasks

• Translating software text and other materials from English into Dutch
• Editing translations to ensure accuracy and quality
• Working within a team of translators, cooperating closely with quality assurance teams
• Following general and project-specific guidelines and instructions to meet the needs of each product

Requirements

• Native level of Dutch
• Proficiency in English
• A degree in translation or previous experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Teamwork-oriented
• Personal interest in video games is desirable

Please bear in mind that it might be an Associate position depending on your professional experience.