Remote Video Game Localizer: EN→FR (EU)

Side; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Side is expanding its freelance linguist pool and seeks English to French (EU) translators with MTPE/post-editing skills for video game content. You will translate, post-edit, and proofread UI, dialogue, and marketing materials while ensuring cultural authenticity.

Remote collaboration with Side teams is required, with a focus on gaming content. Minimum 3 years in localization, MTPE familiarity, and memoQ proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional localization experience.
• Experience translating video game content is preferred.
• Native-level French (EU) and excellent English are required.
• Familiarity with MTPE workflows and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate and/or post-edit video game content (UI, dialogue, narrative, help text, marketing).
• Proofread and QA localized text for accuracy, consistency, and cultural authenticity.
• Collaborate remotely with Side Localisation project management and teams.
• Maintain native-level French (EU) and strong English proficiency.

Skills

Translation

Proofreading

MTPE

Gaming localization

Remote collaboration

Tools

memoQ

Job description

Side is expanding its freelance linguist pool and seeks English to French (EU) translators with MTPE/post-editing skills for video game content. You will translate, post-edit, and proofread UI, dialogue, and marketing materials while ensuring cultural authenticity.

Remote collaboration with Side teams is required, with a focus on gaming content. Minimum 3 years in localization, MTPE familiarity, and memoQ proficiency are preferred.