Video Game Localization Translator & MTPE (Freelance)

Terra Localizations; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Localizations is seeking native-speaking freelance linguists to translate, edit, and post-edit for video game projects. You will create engaging player experiences by rendering English content into natural target-language text while adhering to glossaries and style guides.

Ideal candidates have native target-language proficiency, strong English skills, and experience with CAT tools like memoQ. Prior gaming localization work is a plus, and applicants should be comfortable with ongoing

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in the target language and excellent command of English.
• Professional translation or interpreting experience, ideally in video game localization.
• Familiarity with CAT tools and localization workflows; memoQ experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate English content into accurate, natural, and engaging target-language text.
• Edit and proofread translations for accuracy, fluency, consistency, and style.
• Post-edit machine-translated content and maintain gaming terminology following glossaries and style guides.

Skills

Native proficiency in target language

Excellent command of English

CAT tools experience

MemoQ experience

Tools

memoQ

Job description

Terra Localizations is seeking native-speaking freelance linguists to translate, edit, and post-edit for video game projects. You will create engaging player experiences by rendering English content into natural target-language text while adhering to glossaries and style guides.

Ideal candidates have native target-language proficiency, strong English skills, and experience with CAT tools like memoQ. Prior gaming localization work is a plus, and applicants should be comfortable with ongoing