Bilingual Japanese Translator (Hybrid, Redmond)

Nintendo; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English translator to support NOA and NCL. You will translate confidential emails and documents from Japanese to English and back, selecting expressions that preserve meaning and intent.

You will work under strict security policies, collaborate across teams, and adapt to changing business needs in a hybrid, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience.
• Two years of translation experience.
• JLPT N2 level in Japanese verbal and written.
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• Understanding of Japanese business culture.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
• Formal translation training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate confidential emails and other documents from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
• Choose expressions that fully convey meaning in the target language.
• Manage communication tools and databases to improve usability and efficiency.
• Adhere to corporate security policy and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Scope of the job may change with business demands.

Skills

Japanese-English translation

Bilingual Japanese/English

MS Office

Communication

Education

Japanese translation training

Job description

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English translator to support NOA and NCL. You will translate confidential emails and documents from Japanese to English and back, selecting expressions that preserve meaning and intent.

You will work under strict security policies, collaborate across teams, and adapt to changing business needs in a hybrid, on-site role with growth opportunities.