Japanese-Bilingual Player Support Specialist

Keywords Studios Plc; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-taxable allowances

HMO and Life Insurance

Paid Time Offs

Annual Wellness Subsidy

Job summary

Keywords Studios Plc in Manila, Philippines, is hiring a Japanese bilingual Player Engagement Agent to bridge between clients and the gaming community. You will investigate inquiries, deliver timely responses, translate when required, and provide feedback for developers while upholding high quality through reporting and training.

The role requires strong Japanese (C1-C2) and English (B2+) skills, excellent communication, adaptability, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Mastery in Japanese at C1-C2 with English at B2+.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in both languages.
• Ability to adapt to diverse player inquiries and situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer support to players via email, chat, or ticketing.
• Investigate and resolve player inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Escalate complex issues following established procedures.
• Provide translations to ensure clear communication when needed.
• Gather and relay player feedback to developers through proper channels.
• Maintain detailed reports to streamline processes and quality standards.
• Support internal teams with project-related requests and timelines.
• Contribute to knowledge bases and macro libraries for faster responses.
• Assist in QC processes to uphold high service quality.
• Participate in training sessions to improve product knowledge and skills.
• Manage time effectively to meet players’ needs and SLAs.
• Familiarize yourself with product gameplay to better assist players.
• Use CRM tools (e.g., Helpshift, Zendesk) for efficient support.
• Customize macros for streamlined responses and consistency.
• Document interactions using MS Office or Google Suite apps.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency (C1-C2)

English proficiency (B2+)

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Accountability

Job description

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries.

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry.

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences! 🎮🔥

Role overview

As a Japanese Bilingual Player Engagement Agent, you'll serve as the essential link between our clients and the gaming community. Your responsibilities include investigating and delivering prompt, quality responses to players' questions while providing valuable feedback to our developers. Join our team for a dynamic workspace, continuous growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Level up your game and apply today! 🚀🔥

What are we looking for? Our PE Agent has a knack for the following skills:

Communication:

• Deliver excellent customer support to players.
• Investigate and resolve player inquiries promptly through ticketing, email, or chat.
• Assist internal teams with project-related requests, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Play a crucial role in gathering and delivering player feedback according to established procedures.
• Provide translations when required to ensure seamless communication.

Analytics:

• Maintain accurate and detailed reports to keep processes streamlined.
• Ensure prompt escalation of issues following established procedures.
• Contribute to smoother support processes with personalized macros and knowledge base.
• Play a part in maintaining high-quality standards through the QC process.

Leadership:

• Take part in valuable training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Manage your time effectively and responsibly to meet players' needs.

Business:

• Master the gameplay knowledge of our products to serve players better.
• Familiarity with Helpshift/Zendesk or other CRM tools for seamless support.
• Knowledge of macros customization for streamlined responses.
• Experience with MS Office or Google Suite apps for documentation.

You'd be a great fit for this role if you have:

• Mastery in C1-C2 level Japanese language proficiency, with English at B2 level or higher.
• Excellent communication skills for effective player support.
• Flexibility to adapt to various situations and player needs.
• Accountability and reliability in handling player inquiries and issues.
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing play

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous Customer Service experience or any relevant experience in a BPO setting
• Similar experience in Email or Live Chat Support is an advantage.
• You have some knowledge of the community platforms (e.g. Discord, Slack) - this could be an asset.
• You are passionate about video games - this can make your job a lot more enjoyable for you, however it is not so crucial.

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Wellness Subsidy

Phases of our recruitment journey (steps may interchange depending on need):

• You send us your application with your updated resume.
• After reviewing your candidacy, we invite you to our online language assessment to better evaluate your written skills. Our language test will require typing, so we would encourage you to take it on a computer and make sure you have the keyboard in your language settings to facilitate its completion. Note that our language test is an integral part of the recruitment process and requires mastery in C1-C2 level language proficiency, with English at B2 level or higher. Check your inbox to find the test invitation and keep your phone close!
• Once you submit your test, the assessment will take approximately 48-72 hours to be evaluated. Please take into consideration that our certified language assessors evaluate a huge volume of language tests on a daily basis. Talent Acquisition will send an update via email once the results are available.
• If you successfully pass the test - we’ll invite you for the online Interview via Google Meet with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. It’s a perfect chance to exchange questions and get to know each other better. For some projects there might be a second interview with a Team Lead or an Operations Manager.
• At the end of our journey - hopefully you will receive an offer and become our new Keywordian!

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

That would be it from us - now we are waiting for your move!

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Onsite