German & Japanese Video Games Translator (Remote)

The Language Business

Greater London

On-site

GBP 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+
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Flexible working options: office-based
Fully remote
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Job summary

The Language Business is seeking a Japanese to German Video Games Translator to support localisation of video games, websites, mobile apps, and packaging. You will ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for German-speaking markets and collaborate with a global team.

Applicants should be native German speakers with fluent Japanese, and have prior video game translation experience. Experience with MemoQ and other CAT tools, plus MS Word/Excel, is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Native-level German with fluency in Japanese.
  • Previous video game translation experience is essential.
  • Experience with glossaries and localisation workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Translate and proofread video game content from Japanese into German.
  • Collaborate with editors, project coordinators, and localisation managers to ensure high-quality translations.
  • Work on diverse media formats and maintain brand tone and style.
  • Manage glossaries and translation memories.
  • Ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects.

Skills

Native German
Fluent Japanese
Attention to detail
Collaborative
Glossaries management

Tools

MemoQ
CAT tools
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Language Business is seeking a Japanese to German Video Games Translator to support localisation of video games, websites, mobile apps, and packaging. You will ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for German-speaking markets and collaborate with a global team.

Applicants should be native German speakers with fluent Japanese, and have prior video game translation experience. Experience with MemoQ and other CAT tools, plus MS Word/Excel, is preferred.

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