Video Game Translator: Japanese to English (US) - (G800)

Localsoft is a world-class localization company offering translation, testing, and audio services. From our headquarters in the Málaga TechPark, Spain, we operate both locally and internationally with clients from various business areas, including leading brands in the Games, IT, Legal, and Business industries.

We are currently looking for experienced Japanese to English (US) video game translators for temporary in-house AAA game translation projects to work in our Localization Department in our HQ in Málaga TechPark, Spain.

If you have excellent linguistic skills and experience with video game localization projects or other creative subjects, we would like to hear from you! As a video game translator, you will be localizing games to your native language, ensuring that the highest quality standards are met at all times.

1. Valid work permit for Spain
2. Able to participate in a temporary project based in Málaga
3. Japanese with working proficiency
4. Excellent native language skills
5. University degree in Translation plus 2 years of full-time translation/editing experience in the games industry or 5 years of full-time translation/editing experience in the games industry (or similar)
6. Capacity to work in a multicultural, dynamic, and deadline-driven office environment
7. Able to follow instructions, checklists, and glossaries
8. Able to localize a minimum of 2000-2500 words per day with the highest quality standards and respecting deadlines
9. Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, proactive and positive can-do attitude
10. IT literacy: Microsoft Office suite and CAT tool

1. Follow established processes and project instructions
2. Take full ownership of each phase in the project life cycle
3. Successfully complete tasks and deadlines to the highest standards
4. Support and help other team members
5. Be aligned with Localsoft’s confidentiality and security policy

1. Opportunity to work with a professional international team in a dynamic and friendly work environment
2. Opportunity to work with renowned clients (publishers/developers)
3. Opportunity to work on AAA games
4. Cafeteria & Games & Soft drinks
5. Fresh fruit
6. Relocation support

Additional information:

Work is performed at Localsoft’s office in Málaga, Spain. Remote work is not possible.