CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Nintendo; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA seeks a bilingual Japanese–English translator to support NOA and NCL communications. You will translate confidential emails and docs, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness, while maintaining security policies and providing reliable internal and external support.

Requires 2–4 years in translation, JLPT N2, and strong MS Office skills; role is hybrid on-site in Redmond with competitive benefits and opportunities to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related translation experience.
• JLPT N2 level in Japanese language proficiency.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and corporate etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Translate confidential emails and documents from Japanese to English and vice versa.
• Select the most accurate expression to convey meaning (congruity).
• Manage communication tools and databases; ensure security policies.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Bilingual EN/JP

Translation experience

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nintendo of America

Nintendo of America About Nintendo of America : From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc. , we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co. , Ltd. , to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario ™ , Donkey Kong ™ , The Legend of Zelda ™ , Metroid ™ , Animal Crossing ™ , Pikmin ™ and Splatoon ™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash. , Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at nintendo. com/ .

Summary

Provides bilingual Japanese translation support for Nintendo of America, Inc. (NOA) and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).

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 (referred to as congruity judgment).
• May manage various communication tools and database and contributes 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.

Requirements

• Two to four years of related experience required.
• Two years of translation experience.
• Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level in verbal and written communication in Japanese
• Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Proficient understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration.
• Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience.
• Professional training in Japanese translation or equivalent experience.

Location and Compensation

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. This contract position includes the base pay range listed below and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.