Video Game Translator - Norwegian

Testronic; Norway; Remote; NOK 344,000 - 482,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance B2B contract

Remote work available

Phrase CAT tool provided

Job summary

Testronic Translation Department seeks an English into Norwegian Video Game Language Expert for freelance work. You will translate game content, updates, and marketing materials, and proofread colleagues' translations to ensure top quality.

Native Norwegian with excellent English, able to issue invoices, and experienced in subtitle translation/LQA is a plus. Remote, project-based, flexible freelancing setup.

Qualifications

• Native Norwegian speaker with strong linguistic and cultural nuance understanding.
• Fluent English for emails with PMs and interview calls with Vendor Manager.
• Ability to issue invoices and handle freelance contracts.
• Minimum 6 months of translation experience in video games or similar field.
• Freelance registration recommended.
• Experience in subtitle translation and LQA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Translate video game content including full titles and updates, sometimes with other translators.
• Translate marketing texts and promo materials for games.
• Proofread others' work to ensure high-quality text.

Skills

Norwegian native

English fluent

Invoicing ability

6 months translation experience

Freelance registration

Subtitle translation

LQA experience

Tools

Phrase CAT tool

Job description

Currently, Testronic Translation Department is looking for an English into Norwegian Video Game Language Expert who will:

• Translate video game content, both full-titles and game updates (sometimes in cooperation with other Translators),


• Translate marketing texts and other promo materials related to games,


• Proofread other Translators' work to ensure the text is of the best quality.

Requirements

• Native speaker of Norwegian who is also a language enthusiast, passionate about linguistic and cultural nuances.


• Fluent knowledge of English, allowing to communicate via e-mails with PMs and to participate in an interview video call with our Vendor Manager.


• Ability to provide invoices.


• Minimum 6 months of translation experience in video games, board games or similar creative fields.


• Freelance registration recommended.


• Experience in subtitle translation and LQA will be beneficial.

Benefits

• Independent and project-based job (Typical freelancing B2B contract).


• Truly friendly work environment, semi-formal approach to communication, approachable PMs.


• Decent translation rates with a fair fuzzy grid.


• Opportunity to work remotely from any place (availability to cover 9-5 CET time zone at least partially required).


• All necessary tools provided (CAT tool license for Phrase will be supplied).

If you are interested in developing your experience in video game localization industry and searching for new opportunities, then you are the perfect match! Originally posted on Himalayas