Localization Linguist (ZH→EN) (Singapore)

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Key Responsibilities

Rewrite storylines, character dialogue, event and quest copy, and UI text from Simplified Chinese into natural, idiomatic English, faithfully recreating tone, emotion, humor, pacing,

Requirements Summary

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Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Native or near-native English speaker with a solid foundation in writing, editing, and proofreading; fluent in reading and writing Chinese, able to directly comprehend and interpret nuances in the Chinese source text.
3+ years of experience in game localization or a related field; must have been involved end-to-end in the launch and ongoing live-ops updates of at least one long-term operated title.
Familiarity with the full localization workflow and tooling: CAT/TMS, terminology management, translation memory, LQA processes, and defect management.
Strong cultural sensitivity and editorial judgment — not satisfied with literal translation; able to propose better idiomatic rewrites and articulate the rationale.
Excellent communication and scheduling skills; comfortable working in cross-cultural team environments.

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with casual games or female-oriented content expression.
Experience building a localization system from scratch or managing external vendors.
Knowledge of automated QA tooling or AI-assisted translation tools.