Lotcheck Translation & Interpretation Specialist (m/f/d)

Nintendo of Europe; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo Co., Ltd. in Kyoto, Japan, seeks a translator/interpreter to deliver high-quality Japanese-English translations for Lotcheck documentation and meetings, ensuring accurate tone, terminology, and context for cross-functional teams.

Native Japanese and fluent English are required, with strong proofreading skills and experience using memoQ or other CAT tools. Occasional business trips and collaboration across regions are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in translation, interpreting, linguistics, Japanese studies, or related field.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and excellent written/spoken English.
• Strong reading, writing, proofreading, and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Open-minded, proactive working style and cross-cultural communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Ability to research and apply game-related terminology accurately and consistently.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High sense of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Experience with MemoQ or other CAT tools and translation memory systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality translations between Japanese and English for Lotcheck-related documentation and reports.
• Deliver accurate interpretation during video conferences, meetings, workshops, and business trips.
• Ensure accurate transfer of meaning, tone, terminology and context between stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional and international collaboration by clarifying terminology and resolving queries.
• Maintain, update, and improve translation resources, glossaries, style guides, and translation memories.
• Ensure consistency and quality of translated content in line with Nintendo's standards and Lotcheck requirements.
• Contribute to internal and external communication related to testing and evaluation of game applications submitted to Nintendo.
• Collaborate with colleagues across regions and departments to support business operations.

Skills

Translation

Interpreting

Terminology management

Cross-cultural communication

CAT tools

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in translation/linguistics

Tools

memoQ

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, Nintendo's 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 - to put smiles on the faces of people all over the world.

Tasks

• Providing high-quality written translations between Japanese and English for Lotcheck-related documentation, reports, correspondence, and other business materials
• Delivering accurate interpretation support during video conferences, face-to-face meetings, workshops, and occasional business trips
• Facilitating effective communication between Japanese- and English-speaking stakeholders by ensuring the accurate transfer of meaning, tone, terminology, and context
• Supporting cross-functional and international collaboration by clarifying terminology, resolving language-related queries, and promoting mutual understanding
• Maintaining, updating, and continuously improving translation resources, including glossaries, terminology databases, style guides, and translation memories
• Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across translated and interpreted content in line with Nintendo's standards and Lotcheck requirements
• Contributing to smooth internal and external communication related to the testing and evaluation of game applications submitted to Nintendo
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across regions and departments to support business operations and communication needs

Requirements

• Degree in translation, interpreting, linguistics, Japanese studies, or a related field, or several years of equivalent professional experience as a translator or interpreter
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese and excellent written and spoken English skills
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing, proofreading, and editing skills, combined with meticulous attention to detail
• Open-minded, logical, and proactive working style, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across cultures and regions
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools
• Ability to research and apply technical, game-related, and company-specific terminology accurately and consistently
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines reliably
• High sense of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive business information
• Experience with memoQ or other CAT tools and translation memory systems