English Localization Specialist — Penang

Centific Global Solutions, Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 39,060 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

Centific Global Solutions, Inc. is seeking a meticulous Localization Analyst to adapt content into high-quality English for Western audiences.

You will ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strict adherence to style guides, collaborating with QA and content teams to deliver timely, polished outputs across platforms. You will manage glossaries and prioritise multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or a related field.
• Native or near-native English with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong ability to interpret source content and convey meaning across languages and contexts.
• Solid understanding of cross-cultural communication and localization strategies for English-speaking Western markets.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate localization of content into English while preserving the original meaning, tone, and intent.
• Ensure all localized content is culturally appropriate and aligned with Western audience expectations.
• Adapt informal language, idiomatic expressions, and trends into natural English expressions.
• Conduct reviews and quality checks to maintain linguistic accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate with QA and review teams to resolve linguistic discrepancies.
• Manage assigned tasks efficiently with timely delivery per deadlines.
• Adhere to project guidelines, terminology databases, glossaries, and style guides.

Skills

Localization experience

English writing

Cross-cultural communication

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or related field

Job description

Centific Global Solutions, Inc. is seeking a meticulous Localization Analyst to adapt content into high-quality English for Western audiences.

You will ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strict adherence to style guides, collaborating with QA and content teams to deliver timely, polished outputs across platforms. You will manage glossaries and prioritise multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.