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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