Card Game Localization / Product Development Executive (Jap to English)

TALENTS@WORK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTS@WORK PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Card Game Localization / Product Development Executive to lead the localization and production of collectible card game products.

You will work closely with Japanese partners to ensure timely development, production quality, and accurate English localization. The role requires a Diploma in any field and at least JLPT N3 proficiency in Japanese. If you have 1+ year of localization or product development experience in gaming, you will be well

Qualifications

• Diploma in any field.
• JLPT N3 proficiency required for effective communication with Japanese partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling, development, and production of collectible card game products to ensure timely delivery and high quality.
• Collaborate with Japanese partners to coordinate development and production activities aligned with project goals.
• Translate and localize card game content from Japanese to English, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Proofread localized text and product designs to maintain linguistic accuracy and brand consistency.
• Manage multiple tasks and schedules to meet deadlines and support company events.
• Apply knowledge of games or anime to enhance localization quality and product relevance.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to linguistic and cultural nuances in localization.
• Communicate clearly in English and Japanese with Japanese-speaking partners daily.
• Support company events by working on weekends/public holidays as required.
• Travel overseas for business trips as necessary to support development and production.

Education

Diploma in any field

JLPT N3 proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

Our Client is a leading Japanese entertainment company, producer of collectible card games and trading cards. They are looking for a Card Game Localization / Product Development Executive to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling and oversee the development and production of collectible card game products to ensure timely delivery and quality standards
• Collaborate effectively with Japanese companies to coordinate development and production activities, ensuring alignment with project goals (80% of role)
• Translate and localize card game products from Japanese to English, maintaining accuracy and cultural relevance (20% of role)
• Proofread localized text and product designs to ensure linguistic accuracy and consistency with brand standards
• Manage multiple tasks and schedules efficiently to meet project deadlines and support company events
• Apply knowledge of games or anime to enhance localization quality and product relevance
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail to identify and resolve linguistic and cultural nuances in localization
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral English and Japanese to liaise with Japanese-speaking associates daily
• Support company events by working on some weekends or public holidays as required
• Travel overseas for business trips when necessary to support development and production activities

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma in any field
• Minimum JLPT N3 competency in Japanese to enable effective communication with Japanese partners

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in localization or product development within the gaming or entertainment industry
• Knowledge of games or anime to support product localization and development

*We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you