Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)
Quick Summary
🎮 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.
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.
✅ Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE
✅ Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
✅ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology
✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE)
✅ Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games
✅ Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ)
✅ Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills
✅ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
Requirements
~1 min read📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)
📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree
📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)
📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body
📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)
📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree
📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)
📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body
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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- Japan
- Posted
- 162 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 162
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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