Game Localization: Japanese Translator & LQA Pro

Streamline Studios; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Streamline Studios is seeking a Japanese Linguistic Specialist to join our freelance talent network. You will translate, proofread, and localize game texts from English to Japanese, and ensure linguistic quality across in-game content and marketing materials.

You’ll collaborate with Japan-facing teams, perform LQA, and provide language-related feedback to improve localization workflows. Remote work is supported for suitable projects.

Qualifications

• JLPT N1 or native Japanese level required.
• Business or above level in English (TOEIC 800+ preferred).
• 3+ years of experience as English–Japanese translator or proof-reader.

Responsibilities

• Translate and proofread in-game content from English to Japanese.
• Perform LQA, report language bugs, and suggest fixes.
• Translate marketing content and other project documents.
• Interpret EN–JA in weekly online meetings.
• Assist localization workflows and QA processes.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

English proficiency

Translation

Proofreading

LQA knowledge

Education

JLPT N1 or native Japanese level

Tools

Trados

MemoQ

Memsource

Job description

Streamline Studios is seeking a Japanese Linguistic Specialist to join our freelance talent network. You will translate, proofread, and localize game texts from English to Japanese, and ensure linguistic quality across in-game content and marketing materials.

You’ll collaborate with Japan-facing teams, perform LQA, and provide language-related feedback to improve localization workflows. Remote work is supported for suitable projects.