Job Description
Video Games Translators - Japanese to German, French, Spanish or Italian
Location: London or Remote
Salary: £39,000 – £59,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 17:30 (1-hour lunch break)
Company Overview
Join a world-leading video games and media entertainment studio renowned for delivering globally recognized video games, apps, and entertainment brands. This is your chance to work at the forefront of the entertainment industry with a dynamic and creative global team.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Video Games Translators - Japanese to German, French, Spanish or Italian to contribute to the localisation of a wide range of content, including video games, websites, mobile apps, and product packaging, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for German, French, Spanish or Italian speaking markets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Translate and proofread video game content and related media from Japanese into either German, French, Spanish or Italian
2. Collaborate with editors, project coordinators, and localisation managers to ensure consistent high-quality translations
3. Work on a variety of media formats and platforms, maintaining brand tone and style
4. Manage glossaries and translation memories
5. Ensure deadlines are met across multiple simultaneous projects
Candidate Requirements
6. Native-level German, French, Spanish or Italian + fluency in Japanese
7. Previous video game translation experience - essential
8. Strongattention to detail and cultural nuance
9. Experience withCAT tools, especially MemoQ, and ability to learn new software
10. Proficient inMicrosoft Word and Excel
11. Creative, collaborative, and able to work under pressure in a team environment
12. Experience with managing existing glossaries and localisation workflows
Benefits
13. Competitive salary package
14. Flexible working options: office-based or fully remote
15. Work with a passionate international team in a fast-paced entertainment environment
16. Opportunities for career development and involvement in globally launched entertainment products
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:
Contact: Jonathan Grimes