Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)

TransPerfect ยท Remote ยท Japan only

Japan only5+ years requiredPublished 11 May 2026Ghost risk: high

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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

๐ŸŽฎ 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.

๐Ÿ”น What Weโ€™re Looking For

โœ… Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE

โœ… Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

โœ… Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology

โœ… Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)

โœ… Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games

โœ… Skilled in CAT tools

โœ… Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills

โœ… Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment

๐Ÿ”น How to Apply

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send an email to [email protected] .

๐Ÿ”Ž 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.

๐Ÿ“ Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.

๐Ÿ“ข Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

๐Ÿ”— By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting

๐Ÿ”น Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following)

๐Ÿ“Œ A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)

๐Ÿ“Œ 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree

๐Ÿ“Œ 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)

๐Ÿ“Œ A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body

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