Tokyo TransPerfect Games ¥3,500,000 - ¥6,000,000 per year
Quest for a Word Wizard (Chinese to Japanese Game Localization & QA Hero)


Are you a champion at catching typos before they can escape and a master of smoothing out every line of gaming dialogue? Join TransPerfect Games and put your skills to the ultimate test as our Chinese-to-Japanese Game Translator & QA Specialist Whether you're racking up translation XP or racing through QA dungeons, you'll help us launch pitch-perfect game worlds for players across Japan.

We're recruiting both onsite in Tokyo and remote adventurers


Your Power-Ups:
Business-level or native proficiency in both Japanese and Chinese (double critical requirement)
3+ years of game localization experience (Chinese Japanese is your specialty)
Past quests in QA, proofreading, or translation testing are a serious plus

Bonus skill:
If you speak English, you've got extra XP
Adept in CAT tools (memoQ mages highly encouraged)
Zero tolerance for linguistic bugs, inconsistencies, or lore-breaking errors
Calm, logical thinker—even when you're facing boss-fight deadlines
Love for games, anime, movies, or creative works (our party's culture)
Humble, with friendly, steady communication skills
Experience in business interpretation, publishing ops, or hands-on game dev is always welcomed loot


Your Role on This Quest:
Translate immersive game scenarios, settings, dialogue, and company docs from Chinese to Japanese
Provide support with various document translations within the company
QA and review your work—and others'—spotting every last detail, typo, and awkward phrase
Test localized builds for context accuracy, text fits, and that crucial "feels right" experience only true gamers catch
Collaborate closely with fellow linguists, project managers, and gamers to polish our game universe to a legendary shine

Entry Requirements (bring ONE to unlock your application):
Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies
3+ years of translation experience plus a college degree
5+ years of translation experience (degree not required)
Government or industry-recognized translation certification


Mission Details:
Contract-based, full-time adventure (onsite in Tokyo or remote possible)
Must have the right to work in Japan for onsite roles

Core business hours:
Mon–Fri, 8 hours a day
Confidentiality agreement and translation test required (plot twists not included)

Ready to Join the Party? Send us your CV detailing your best localization and QA moments: genres, clients, word count high scores—show us your legendary stats Apply via LinkedIn or email:

Level up your localization journey—be the hero who crafts seamless stories and memorable gaming experiences for Japanese players everywhere

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