Japanese Language Specialist

Job Description

Player Profile:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the localisation into Japanese of assigned games from planning through to delivery.

This is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months' duration. Demonstrated creative translation expertise and experience in voice over script localisation and adaptation.
• Translate / Proofread voice over scripts, in-game text and other game related documents from English to Japanese
• An understanding of Japanese and market cultural sensitivities would be an advantage
• Specialisation – having a good understanding of different gaming genres an advantage, especially first-person shooters.
• Assist with the actor casting, as well as voice over assessment for the Japanese language.
• Liaise with external Japanese localisation agencies and translators:
• Providing support by answering queries in a prompt and timely manner.
• Working with the agencies to set style direction and quality expectations.
• Continually providing feedback to agencies on performance.
• Work with the internal Project Management team to develop and implement plans which will deliver quality in the Japanese language games.
• Work closely with the internal QA Department during the quality assurance cycle of localised versions of games and be a point of escalation and advice to the Japanese QA testers on linguistic matters.
• Play and familiarise with the game during development to develop an understanding of the game. Use that game knowledge to deliver high quality creative translations.
• Communicate in a clear and timely fashion any risks, which could impact the delivery and quality of the games. Put corrective measures in place where possible.
• Create / Maintain the game glossaries, termbases, styleguides, translation memories
• Bug fixing of the game as required

Requirements:
• Strong written Japanese skills with an ability to write creatively when required and Strong English language skills
• Ideally a minimum 12 months' previous experience as a Japanese Translator within the video game industry.
• Localisation - a minimum of 12 months' previous experience internationalization ~ localization process for Japanese
• Process development - has the ability to review, create and update existing processes, focusing on quality and efficiency improvements.

Advantages
• Experience with CAT tools
• An interest and knowledge in games

Relocation and Work Permit support available

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d59j57-3-138-101-95-42 in your application.