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Localization Specialist

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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo, Japan
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Experience Level Intermediate (2–5 years)
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WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Localizing tasks (script writing, voice recording, QA) for international versions, as well as related tasks such as scheduling, progress management, and asset management of files and scripts

  • Communication and interpretation with overseas staff and partner companies

  • Other general administrative work required within the production studio

REQUIREMENTS

  • Native language skills in Japanese and English

  • Ability to do creative translation tasks from Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese

  • Someone with confidence in their communication skills

  • Someone who understands the industry and game development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with game localization

  • Experience doing creative translation work

  • Previous work experience in the gaming industry

  • Ability to manage assets

  • Must not have trouble coming to the office and be able to work hybrid or in the office.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Japanese CV (Rirekisho with photo) β€»if available

  • CV

  • Screening Assignment:

    • Pick a recent game, video work, manga, or novel you found most interesting, and state the titles and briefly explain your reasonings.

    • Explanation on your Japanese and English skills

    • If you have a TOEIC, TOEFL, or any other scores that measure your language abilities, please make note of it

NOTES

Please exclude information about confidential matters before submitting.

[EMPLOYMENT STATUS] Contract employee (promotion to Full-Time Employee is possible).

[LOCATION] Minato-ku Tokyo Japan (Nearest train station: Shinagawa station).

[WORK HOURS] 10:00 ο½° 18:45 or Discretionary Labor System
Standard work hour starts at 10:00 am. Exact work hours are left to individual discretion.

[SALARY] Annual salary, performance incentive system in place
We will take into consideration your past experiences and abilities and match them to our company regulations.

[BENEFITS] Various insurance, transportation expenses, salary revision (once a year), medical checkups, congratulatory and condolence allowances, corporate defined contribution pension plan (for full-time employees only), incentives (for full-time employees only).

[TIME-OFF] Five-day work week (2 days off, Saturday and Sunday), official holidays, summer vacation, end-of-year/New Year, paid vacation, congratulatory/bereavement leave.

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