Entry-Level English Localization Specialist — Gaming

Lightspeed Studios; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Greater London seeks a passionate English Localization Specialist to join their game localization team. You will translate, adapt, and enhance Chinese game content into polished English while ensuring cultural nuances resonate with global players.

Ideal candidates will be native English speakers with strong writing skills, and knowledge of Mandarin is a plus. The role involves collaborating with game developers and participating in quality assurance processes, while also providing training on localization tools.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Passion for gaming and narrative design.
• Proactive and responsible in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate and review game content from Chinese to English.
• Identify cultural nuances for Western markets.
• Participate in localization quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify localization requirements.
• Engage in training for localization workflows.

Skills

English proficiency (native speaker level)

Conversational and writing Mandarin

Good communication skills

Familiarity with CAT tools

Detail-oriented

Tools

CAT tools (e.g., Trados, memoQ)

Job description

Lightspeed Studios in Greater London seeks a passionate English Localization Specialist to join their game localization team. You will translate, adapt, and enhance Chinese game content into polished English while ensuring cultural nuances resonate with global players.

Ideal candidates will be native English speakers with strong writing skills, and knowledge of Mandarin is a plus. The role involves collaborating with game developers and participating in quality assurance processes, while also providing training on localization tools.