Senior Japanese Interpreter & Translator (Live & Written)

Bandai Namco; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandai Namco in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Japanese interpreter to translate written and spoken content, and to support meetings between Japanese clients and local teams.

The role requires JLPT N1 level, CEFR C1 English, and proven consecutive and simultaneous interpretation skills, with potential involvement in recruitment and translation tasks. Collaboration with diverse teams across projects within the gaming industry is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have Japanese-English translation experience and JLPT N1 level.
• CEFR C1+ English proficiency required.
• Experience with consecutive and simultaneous interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during meetings between Japanese clients and local teams.
• Support Japanese expatriates with real-time interpretation during internal discussions.
• Participate in recruitment activities by interpreting during interviews and candidate evaluations.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N1

English language proficiency (CEFR C1+

Consecutive & simultaneous interpreter

Translation (written & spoken)

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Translation software

Job description

Bandai Namco in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Japanese interpreter to translate written and spoken content, and to support meetings between Japanese clients and local teams.

The role requires JLPT N1 level, CEFR C1 English, and proven consecutive and simultaneous interpretation skills, with potential involvement in recruitment and translation tasks. Collaboration with diverse teams across projects within the gaming industry is expected.