Japanese + Italian, French, Spanish or German speaking Translator

The Language Business Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and entertainment company is seeking a Japanese + Italian, French, Spanish or German speaking Translator for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role involves translating and localizing video game content and related documentation. Candidates should be fluent in Japanese and one of the target languages. A salary between £30,000 and £32,000 is offered, plus potential bonuses of £6,000 to £10,000. Apply with your CV for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Work in a vibrant industry

Qualifications

• Fluent in either French, Italian, German or Spanish to mother tongue level.
• Experience as a professional translator or editor.
• Desirable but not essential: gaming translation experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate texts for the localization of computer games and manuals.
• Proofread and edit games related documentation.
• Translate from English if required.

Skills

Fluent in French, Italian, German or Spanish

Fluent in Japanese

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)

Knowledge of translation memory software (e.g., Trados)

Job description

Japanese + Italian, French, Spanish or German speaking Translator

Japanese & Italian/French/Spanish or German speaking Translator

• Recruiter: The Language Business
• Location: London
• Salary: £30,000 to £32,000
• Sector: Translation
• Language(s): Italian, German, French, Spanish, French, Japanese
• Contact: Jonathan Grimes

Job Description

Our client is a world leading media, video games and entertainment production and distribution company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as part of their international translation and localisation team, they wish to recruit, for an initial 12 month contract, either a Japanese speaking Translator, fluent also in either German, French, Spanish OR Italian. The job will be to translate, localize, proofread and edit from Japanese into either French, Italian, German or Spanish. All the text will be for the localisation of computer games and media related documentation. The typical job responsibilities will include:

• Translate everything necessary for the localisation of computer games, including in-game text, manuals and strategy guides
• Completion of various other tasks, for example website translation
• Translate and proofread from English if required
• Ensure high standards of translations at all times

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Either: French, Italian, German or Spanish to mother tongue level AND fluent/very good level of Japanese
• Experience as professional translator, editor, localisation specialist
• Translation experience of video gaming experience is desirable but not essential
• Proficient in MS Office Package, especially in Excel
• Knowledge of translation memory software, in particular Trados, is a plus
• Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise
• Great attention to detail

SALARY & BENEFITS

c£30,000 - £32,000 (negotiable) + bonus (c £6,000-£10,000). 1 year fixed term contract

To apply for this role as French, Italian, German or Spanish AND Japanese speaking Translator / Localisation Editor, please send your CV to us in full confidence immediately