Global English Localization Specialist

Centific; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centific is seeking a Localization Analyst to adapt content into high-quality English, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and alignment with Western audiences. The role requires strong linguistic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with style guides and glossaries across platforms.

The successful candidate will collaborate with QA teams to resolve linguistic discrepancies, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain consistency with project-specific guidelines.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in English with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong ability to interpret source content and accurately convey meaning across languages and contexts.
• Solid understanding of cross-cultural communication and localization strategies for English-speaking Western markets.
• Proven ability to handle idiomatic expressions and context-specific nuances with precision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to linguistic quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate localization of content into English while preserving meaning, tone and intent.
• Ensure localized content is culturally appropriate and aligned with Western audience expectations.
• Adapt informal language, idiomatic expressions, and trends into natural English expressions.
• Conduct thorough reviews and quality checks for linguistic accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with QA and review teams to resolve linguistic discrepancies.
• Manage tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Adhere to project guidelines, glossaries and style guides.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics/Translation/Communications

Job description

Centific is seeking a Localization Analyst to adapt content into high-quality English, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and alignment with Western audiences. The role requires strong linguistic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with style guides and glossaries across platforms.

The successful candidate will collaborate with QA teams to resolve linguistic discrepancies, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain consistency with project-specific guidelines.