Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)
TransPerfect ยท Remote ยท Japan only
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- Experience
- 5+ years required
- Where you can live
- Japan only
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese
- Degree or licence
- Mentioned (degree in)
- Job type
- Contract or freelance
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Job details
- Where you can work
- Japan
- Employment type
- Contract
- Advertised pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience
- 5+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 11 May 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 2 November 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 3 November 2026
About the job
๐ฎ Join TransPerfect Gaming!
Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE gaming translators to collaborate on exciting localization projects. You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players.
๐น What Weโre Looking For
โ Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE
โ Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
โ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
โ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)
โ Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games
โ Skilled in CAT tools
โ Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills
โ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
๐น How to Apply
๐ฉ Send an email to [email protected] .
๐ In your CV, please include
a) Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count).
b) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Translation.
c) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Proofreading.
๐ Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.
๐ข Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
๐ By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting
๐น Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following)
๐ A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)
๐ 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree
๐ 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)
๐ A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body
- Open 6 months
- Reposted
- No pay listed
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