Japanese Speaking Job - Translator (Japanese – French/Italian/German/Latin American Spanish)

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading localization company is seeking a Translator (Japanese – French/Italian/German/Latin American Spanish) to translate video game-related materials. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in the gaming industry and native-level proficiency in FIGS languages. This temp position is office-based in West London or hybrid, starting from January 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in translation/localisation, especially in the gaming industry.
• Native-level proficiency in FIGS languages.
• Ability to use technical translation tools and adapt to new software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional experience in translating/proofreading video games from Japanese to FIGS.

Responsibilities

• Translating video game-related materials from Japanese to FIGS.
• Proofreading translations to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborating with in-house professionals and project coordinators.
• Translating or proofreading from English as required.
• Adapting content to align with local culture and preferences.
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Translation

Italian

German

Spanish

Job description

Job Title: Translator (Japanese – French/Italian/German/Latin American Spanish)

The Skills You'll Need: Translation, Italian, German, Spanish
Your New Salary: Competitive hourly rates.
Office-based in West London OR hybrid
Contract Type: Temp, up to 3 months
Start Date: From Jan 2025

Translator (Japanese – FIGS) - What You'll Be Doing:

• Translating video game-related materials from Japanese to FIGS.
• Proofreading translations to ensure accuracy and localisation quality.
• Collaborating with in-house professionals and project coordinators.
• Translating or proofreading from English as required.
• Adapting content to align with local culture and preferences.
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Translator (Japanese – FIGS) - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Proven experience in translation/localisation, especially in the gaming industry.
• Native-level proficiency in FIGS languages with cultural expertise.
• Ability to use technical translation tools and adapt to new software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional experience in translating/proofreading video games from Japanese to FIGS (French, Italian, German, Spanish).
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

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