Video Game Translator – Norwegian

Testronic; Norway; Remote; NOK 450,000 - 700,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Testronic Translation Department seeks an English into Norwegian video game language expert who will translate full titles and game updates (often with others), translate marketing texts, and proofread for high quality.

Remote, CET overlap required; Phrase CAT tool will be provided. Native Norwegian, fluent English, and at least 6 months of game localization experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Native Norwegian with strong linguistic and cultural nuance.
• Fluent English for emails with PMs and interview calls.
• Ability to provide invoices.
• Minimum 6 months translation experience in video games or similar fields.
• Freelance registration recommended.
• Experience in subtitle translation and LQA is beneficial.
• Independent B2B freelance contract.
• Remote work with CET overlap at least partially.
• CAT tool Phrase will be supplied.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Native Norwegian

Fluent English

Invoices

6+ months translation

Freelance registration

Subtitle translation

LQA

Freelance B2B

Remote CET overlap

Phrase CAT tool

Tools

Phrase CAT Tool

Job description

Testronic is a global leader in Quality Assurance and technology services for the games and entertainment industries. We work with some of the world's leading game developers and publishers, providing Functional QA, Compliance QA, Localization QA, Compatibility QA, and other specialized services.

With diverse teams across Europe, Asia, and North America, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture built on four core values: We Care Deeply, Passion for Quality, Trust in Unity, and Pride in Ownership. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Testronic offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

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.
• 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!

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