Bilingual Communications Specialist - EN/JP

nintendo; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Semi-annual bonus

Job summary

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA is seeking a bilingual translator/interpreter to support NOA, NCL and partners by translating emails and meetings between Japanese and English.

The role combines translation, interpretation, and project coordination within the video game industry, applying security policies and strong cross-cultural communication.

The ideal candidate has JLPT N1, 2–4 years of experience, and solid MS Office skills; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience.
• Two years of translation experience.
• JLPT N1 or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
• Understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
• Extensive knowledge of video game software/hardware and industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Interpretation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translates confidential e-mails and documentation from Japanese to English and vice versa.
• Provides verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls.
• Chooses expressions that fully convey meaning in the target language.
• May manage communication tools and databases and improve usability.
• Provides administrative support including meetings, travel, expense tracking.
• Receives briefings or prepares materials prior to interpreting sessions.
• Liaises with Japanese developers and global teams for scheduling.
• Coordinates with internal and external groups on project planning.
• Supports or leads coordination of projects under team guidance.
• Performs all duties complying with corporate security policies.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Scope of the job may change with business demands.

Skills

Translation

Bilingual coordination

MS Office

Education

JLPT N1

Tools

CoPilot

MS Office

Job description

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA is seeking a bilingual translator/interpreter to support NOA, NCL and partners by translating emails and meetings between Japanese and English.

The role combines translation, interpretation, and project coordination within the video game industry, applying security policies and strong cross-cultural communication.

The ideal candidate has JLPT N1, 2–4 years of experience, and solid MS Office skills; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.