# French Linguist / Part Time \(Remote\) - Gaming

## Details

- **Company:** [Side](https://hitmarker.net/companies/side.md)
- **Location:** Remote \(Anywhere\)
- **Contract type:** Part Time
- **Level:** Entry \(0–1 years\)
- **Tags:** Localization
- **Posted:** 2026-01-13
- **Apply:** [View and apply on Hitmarker](https://hitmarker.net/jobs/side-french-linguist-part-time-remote-gaming-2321068)

## Description

**About the company**

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

**About the role**

As a Translator, you’ll play a key role in bringing video game worlds to life for players in French market. You’ll handle a mix of translation and editing tasks, ensuring that every line of text, from in-game dialogue to UI and legal materials, reflects the intended tone, style, and cultural nuance, using a creative translation approach as needed. Working as part of a multilingual localization team, you’ll help deliver high-quality, immersive experiences that resonate with players around the world.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Undertake translation tasks, including in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
- Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review of translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
- Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing, maintaining, and updating glossaries, style guides, and character profiles within established ownership frameworks.
- Meet project deadlines and productivity targets while maintaining high quality within a pre-determined localization pipeline.
- Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
- Collaborate with fellow translators to review work for cohesion and logical content flow.
- Identify and resolve localization issues, including issues raised during review, and bugs found during testing.
- Use translation and project management tools (e.g., memoQ, JIRA, client-specific systems) to track progress and maintain workflow visibility.
- Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows.
- Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project norms.
- Support candidate test evaluations and contribute to test updates as needed.
- Works closely with clients on day-to-day language matters, staying in constant communication to keep content aligned.
- Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities.

**Compliance and Ethics**

- Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies.
- Comply with IT and HR procedures and ensure team-wide compliance.
- Uphold ethical business practices, ensuring all actions align with the company's values.

**ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH**