Remote Video Game Localizer—EN to DE (Freelance)

Side; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is expanding its freelance linguist pool and is seeking experienced English to German linguists for translation, proofreading, and MTPE of video game content. Remote collaboration with Side Localisation teams and gaming-focused localization expertise are essential.

Minimum 3 years in localization, native German and fluent English, MTPE familiarity, and memoQ proficiency are preferred for collaboration on ongoing gaming projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional localization experience, ideally with video game content.
• Native-level German and fluent English.
• Experience with MTPE workflows and gaming terminology.

Responsibilities

• Translate and/or post-edit video game content, including UI, dialogue, narrative, help text, and marketing materials.
• Proofread and QA localized text for accuracy, consistency, and cultural authenticity.
• Collaborate remotely with Side Localisation project management and linguistic teams.
• Familiarity with MTPE workflows.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about gaming.

Skills

Translation

Proofreading

MTPE

Video game localization

Tools

memoQ

Job description

Side is expanding its freelance linguist pool and is seeking experienced English to German linguists for translation, proofreading, and MTPE of video game content. Remote collaboration with Side Localisation teams and gaming-focused localization expertise are essential.

Minimum 3 years in localization, native German and fluent English, MTPE familiarity, and memoQ proficiency are preferred for collaboration on ongoing gaming projects.