Video Game Translator - Japanese

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Phrase CAT tool provided

Fair pay grid

Job summary

Testronic Translation Department seeks a native Japanese language expert to translate video game content and marketing materials, with proofreading duties for quality assurance.

The role requires fluency in English, a minimum of 6 months in video game translation, and freelance registration is recommended. Remote work is possible, with CET hours partially required, and Phrase CAT tool will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a native Japanese speaker with passion for linguistic and cultural nuances.
• Fluent English capable of interviews with our Vendor Manager.
• Ability to provide invoices.
• Minimum 6 months of translation experience in video games.
• Freelance registration recommended.
• Experience in subtitle translation and LQA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Translate video game content, including full titles and updates, sometimes with other translators.
• Translate marketing texts and promo materials related to games.
• Proofread colleagues' translations to ensure high quality.

Skills

Japanese native

Fluent English

Freelance experience

Video game translation

Subtitle translation

LQA experience

Invoice processing

Tools

Phrase CAT tool

Job description

Testronic is a global leader in Quality Assurance and technology services for the games and entertainment industries. We work with some of the world's leading game developers and publishers, providing Functional QA, Compliance QA, Localization QA, Compatibility QA, and other specialized services.

With diverse teams across Europe, Asia, and North America, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture built on four core values: We Care Deeply, Passion for Quality, Trust in Unity, and Pride in Ownership. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Testronic offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Currently, Testronic Translation Department is looking for an English into Japanese Video Game Language Expert who will:

• Translate video game content, both full-titles and game updates (sometimes in cooperation with other Translators),
• Translate marketing texts and other promo materials related to games,
• Proofread other Translators' work to ensure the text is of the best quality.

• Native speaker of Japanese who is also a language enthusiast, passionate about linguistic and cultural nuances.
• Fluent knowledge of English, allowing to participate in interview video call with our Vendor Manager.
• Ability to provide invoices.
• Minimum 6 months of translation experience in video games.
• Freelance registration recommended.
• Experience in subtitle translation and LQA will be beneficial.

• Independent and project-based job (Typical freelancing B2B contract).

• Truly friendly work environment, semi-formal approach to communication, approachable PMs.
• Decent translation rates with a fair fuzzy grid.
• Opportunity to work remotely from any place (availability to cover 9-5 CET time zone at least partially required).
• All necessary tools provided (CAT tool license for Phrase will be supplied).

If you are interested in developing your experience in video game localization industry and searching for new opportunities, then you are the perfect match!