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Freelance Japanese To English Localisation Specialists

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

The company's industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Side is currently seeking experienced freelance Japanese to English localisation specialists for an upcoming video game localisation project with one of the major game publishers.

You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and associated text from Japanese into English, following product-specific guidelines to ensure the highest linguistic quality and adherence to all relevant conventions. You will be working as part of a team of language specialists, contributing to high-quality translations through both translation and review tasks.

Project Details:

• Genre: JRPG (Japanese Role-Playing Game)
• Timeframe: Tentatively December March
• Rate: JPY 8 per Japanese character
• Location: Freelancers based in Japan or willing to work in Japan time
• Type: Freelance / Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate and/or revise text according to project guidelines and instructions
• Ensure linguistic quality, consistency, and adherence to terminology and style guides
• Collaborate with a larger team of translators and revisers
• Meet deadlines and productivity targets as outlined by project management

Requirements:

• Native English speaker with high proficiency in Japanese
• At least 5 years of professional translation experience
• Proven experience in video game translation/localisation
• Availability during the project period (DecemberMarch)
• Must be willing to take a short free trial translation test as part of the selection process
• Familiarity with business software and CAT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet) is an advantage.
• Must be able to work within Japan time zone

What we offer:

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
• A supportive and inclusive community, welcoming people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities.
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.
• Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.

All applications must be sent in English.