Bilingual Japanese Translator — Gaming & Tech (Hybrid)

RiseMe; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo of America, Inc. in Redmond, WA, is seeking a translator to provide bilingual Japanese-English translation support for NOA and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).

The role involves translating confidential emails and documents, ensuring accurate conveyance of meaning, and supporting cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting. Applicants should have 2–4 years of related experience, JLPT N2 proficiency, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience.
• Two years of translation experience.
• JLPT N2 level in verbal and written Japanese.
• Intermediate to high proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficient understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Professional training in Japanese translation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
• Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (congruity judgment).
• May manage various communication tools and databases and contribute to improve usability and efficiency.
• Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security policy and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Job description

Nintendo of America, Inc. in Redmond, WA, is seeking a translator to provide bilingual Japanese-English translation support for NOA and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).

The role involves translating confidential emails and documents, ensuring accurate conveyance of meaning, and supporting cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting. Applicants should have 2–4 years of related experience, JLPT N2 proficiency, and strong MS Office skills.