Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)
TransPerfect · Remote job · posted Sep 8, 2025
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What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •Native-level Japanese proficiency
- •Strong English and Simplified Chinese command
- •Passion for gaming and terminology
- •2+ years gaming localization experience (SC>JP)
- •Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, Fantasy games
- •Detail-oriented with excellent grammar
Nice to have
- •CAT tool skills
Tools and technologies
Languages required
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- ⚠unpaid
The full posting
🎮 Join TransPerfect Gaming! Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE gaming translators to collaborate on exciting localization projects.
You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players. 🔹 What We’re Looking For: ✅ Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE ✅ Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE ✅ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology ✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE) ✅ Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games ✅ Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ) ✅ Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills ✅ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment 🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following): 📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training) 📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree 📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required) 📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body 🔹
How to Apply
📩 Apply via LinkedIn with your latest CV attached, or send an email to charles.jiang@transperfect.com. 🔎 In your CV, please include: a) Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count). b) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Translation. c) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Proofreading. 📝 Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test. 📢 Only qualified applicants will be contacted. 🔗 By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting
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