Freelancer Thai Localization

Pole To Win International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Translator for English to Thai localization. Successful candidates will create glossaries, translate content, and provide linguistic feedback as part of a dynamic team. Ideally suited for individuals with video game translation experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Transport Allowance

OT paid

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in the translation industry, preferably English to Thai.
• Experience in creative text and localization quality control.
• Video games translation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Creates glossaries and style guides.
• Carries out translation and revision work.
• Provides linguistic feedback and collaborates with a team.

Skills

Clear and effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactivity

Tools

MemoQ

TMS software (Plunet/XTRF)

Job description

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Creates or helps create glossaries and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client.
• Creates or helps create characterization documents. Carries out translation work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
• Carries out revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology. All work is carried out meeting the outlined deadlines and industry standard productivity figures.
• Provides linguistic feedback for work carried out externally.
• Works as part of a larger team of translators or revisers.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have at least one year experience in the translation industry - English to Thai (video games specific experience is an advantage)
• Experience in any of the following areas is essential: creative text, fiction book or magazine translations, translating TV/media series/subtitling, and localization quality control.
• Ideally with experience working with MemoQ, and TMS software (Plunet/XTRF).
• Clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates proactivity.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills.
• Keeps a “can do” attitude and positive thinking.

Additional Benefits

• Transport Allowance
• OT paid