Product Manager (Localization)

NetEase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading internet technology company in Singapore is seeking a localization specialist to enhance gaming experiences through translation, cultural adaptation, and creative content. This role involves delivering high-quality English translations, integrating trending memes, designing AI chat features, and supporting user research. Proficiency in East Asian languages, particularly Mandarin Chinese, is preferred, making it an exciting opportunity for creative individuals passionate about gaming.

Qualifications

• Creative mindset, trend-awareness, meme-savvy, and strong content creation abilities (portfolio preferred).
• Proficiency in East Asian languages (e.g., Japanese or Korean) is a strong advantage.
• Mandarin Chinese is preferred as working partners and stakeholders are based in China.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English translations of in-game text.
• Integrate overseas trending memes and pop culture into localized content.
• Design engaging AI-driven chat experience for global players.
• Assist in overseas players’ public opinion analysis.

Skills

Excellent translation skills

Familiarity with international gaming social platforms

Creative mindset

Trend-awareness

Strong content creation abilities

Proficiency in East Asian languages

Job description

About NetEase Games:

As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.

NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/

Job Responsibilities:

• Game Text Localization
  • Deliver high-quality English translations of in-game text, ensuring terminology accuracy and contextual adaptation.
• Cultural Adaptation & Meme Integration
  • Integrate overseas trending memes and pop culture relevant trends to creatively enhance localized content.
• AI Chat Feature Design
  • Design engaging AI-driven chat experience tailored to global player preferences.
• User Research Support
  • Assist in overseas players’ public opinion analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent translation skills.
• Familiarity with international gaming social platforms.
• Creative mindset, trend-awareness, meme-savvy, and strong content creation abilities (portfolio preferred).
• Proficiency in East Asian languages (e.g., Japanese or Korean) is a strong advantage.
• Mandarin Chinese is preferred as working partners and stakeholders are based in China.
• Proficiency in Japanese or Korean is a plus.