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Localization Specialist, English to Japanese
Location
Japan
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Localization Specialist, English to Japanese
Side
• Create or helps create glossaries and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client. • Create or helps create characterisation documents • Carry out translation work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology. • Carry out revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology • Work as part of a larger team of translators or revisers • Provide linguistic feedback for work carried out externally. • All work is carried out by meeting the outlined deadlines and industry-standard productivity figures.
Job Requirements
- Native level Japanese
- Fluent level English (TOEIC 800)
- Born and raised in an english speaking environment
- Experience within the translation, prefferably in Manga or gaming industry.
- Knowledge translation tools (e.g.memoQ,) is a plus.
- Be proactive with clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and stay focused.
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Sound research and translation judgment skills, and have self-motivation, adaptability, and professionalism.
Benefits
- Collaborating with people creating innovative interactive entertainment.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.
- Video games focused environment.
- Contract Employee*Permanent employee promotion is available.
- Trial period: 3 months / No change in conditions.
- Up to 50,000 yen reimbursement or train pass.
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