Localization Specialist

iSoftStone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iSoftStone is seeking a Game Localization Linguist to refine AI-generated translations for Hong Kong Traditional Chinese, ensuring the game content resonates with local players and adheres to cultural norms. You will edit text, perform in-game proofreading, review UI strings, and maintain terminology databases and translation memories.

Collaboration with the design and QA teams is essential to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate UI and narrative content; familiarity with HK orthography is

Qualifications

• Native or fluent in HK Traditional Chinese with strong English skills.
• Deep knowledge of HK culture, politics, and entertainment trends.
• Experience with game localization and MT editing workflow.
• Experience with large-scale FPS titles is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with peers.

Responsibilities

• Text editing and proofreading of AI-generated translations.
• Compliance review for cultural and regulatory sensitivities.
• In-game proofreading and UI layout checks.
• Maintain terminology databases and translation memories.
• Contribute to localization standards and style guides.

Skills

HK Traditional Chinese

English proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Quality proofreading

Tools

Terminology databases

Translation memories

Style guides

Job description

About the Company: A leading global technology group, renowned for its extensive ecosystem of digital services and platforms. With a strong presence in cloud computing, mobile gaming, social media, and enterprise solutions, the organization supports millions of users and businesses worldwide. It emphasizes innovation, scalability, and security, making it a key player in driving digital transformation across various industries.

About the Role: The Game Localization Linguist will be responsible for refining AI-generated translations and ensuring that game content resonates with the local market.

Responsibilities:

• Text Editing & Proofreading: Refine AI-generated translations using terminology databases, style guides, and local cultural norms. Correct logical errors and semantic deviations to ensure the text flows naturally and aligns with local reading habits.
• Compliance Review: Review content for political, religious, legal, and cultural sensitivities. Ensure translations comply with target market regulations and cultural norms to minimize reputational risks.
• In-Game Proofreading: Perform text checks within the game's test build to identify translation-related issues. Assist the design team in optimizing UI layout.
• Language Asset Maintenance: Maintain terminology databases and translation memories. Assist in creating or updating localization standards and style guides.

Qualifications:

• Native speaking of Chinese languages (strong understanding on Hong Kong's Chinese languages) with good proficiency in English language, native or bilingual.
• Deep understanding of local culture, politics, and entertainment trends; capable of delivering game content that resonates with the Hong Kong's local market.
• Familiar with the workflow of editing machine-translated text. Prior experience in game localization is required.
• Extensive experience in media content, ACG (Anime, Comic, and Games) or in-game proofreading is preferred; experience with large-scale FPS game titles is a strong plus.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn. Possesses a collaborative team spirit and is open to receiving constructive feedback from peers.
• Familiar with the latest official Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) orthography, ensuring in-game text aligns with the reading habits of the younger generation of players.
• Well-versed in Islamic cultural taboos and sensitivities within the Central Asian region to ensure content safety.
• Preferably have been a long term resident before, or have pursued education (or have had extended, in depth exposure) in Hong Kong.
• Able to recognize and write Traditional Chinese characters, with a native like feel for Mandarin (香港普通话) usage.