Japanese Interpreter & Game Localization Specialist

Passion Republic Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Passion Republic Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Japanese-English translator and interpreter to support real-time interpretation during meetings and to provide accurate spoken and written translations. The role includes localization for game content and marketing materials, with an emphasis on cultural nuance and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has native-level Japanese, strong bilingual skills, and the ability to manage multiple translation tasks under tight timelines in a dynamic game

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Japanese at native level or JLPT N1 level.
• Excellent bilingual communication in verbal and written forms.
• Logical and analytical approach to problems.
• Outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
• Work experience as English→Japanese translator/interpreter in any industry.
• Ability to adapt under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management to handle multiple localization tasks.
• Chinese/Mandarin is an advantageous plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences and discussions with Japanese- and English-speaking participants.
• Translate spoken words accurately between Japanese and English; convey intended meaning.
• Translate written documents and materials from Japanese to English and vice versa while preserving tone and style.
• Contribute to game localization to ensure cultural and narrative integrity for Japanese and international audiences.
• Work on marketing content translation and localization (videos, social media, etc.).
• Maintain professionalism, ethics and confidentiality for sensitive or unreleased content.
• Understand cultural nuances to bridge communication gaps between teams.

Skills

Japanese proficiency (N1)

Bilingual English-Japanese

Analytical problem solving

Active listening & note-taking

English translation experience

Time management & multi-deliverables

Willingness to learn cross-discipline

Chinese/Mandarin a plus

Job description

Passion Republic Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Japanese-English translator and interpreter to support real-time interpretation during meetings and to provide accurate spoken and written translations. The role includes localization for game content and marketing materials, with an emphasis on cultural nuance and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has native-level Japanese, strong bilingual skills, and the ability to manage multiple translation tasks under tight timelines in a dynamic game