Tokyo TransPerfect Games
Game Text Detective Wanted (Chinese to Japanese Translator & QA Maestro)


Do you catch every typo like a final boss and live for perfectly localized gaming dialogue? TransPerfect Games is calling all multitasking heroes for an all-in-one Chinese-to-Japanese Game Translator & QA Specialist role Whether you're grinding XP in translation or speedrunning QA sprints, you'll help us serve up flawless game worlds for players across Japan.

Remote and onsite (Tokyo) positions available


Your Power-Ups:
Native-level Japanese skills equipped (critical requirement)
Command of Simplified Chinese so strong, even NPCs are impressed

Bonus skill:
Can communicate in English
3+ years in game localization (Chinese to Japanese)
Past quests in QA, proofreading, or testing a big plus
Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games are your natural habitats
Proficient with CAT tools (bonus points for memoQ wizards)
No linguistic bug escapes your watchful eye
Calm under boss-fight deadlines and able to juggle tasks like a speedrunner


What You'll Do:
Translate in-game text, dialogue, and UI from Chinese to Japanese
Review and QA your own work (and others), hunting down spelling errors, inconsistencies, and clumsy phrasing
Test localized builds to check for text overflows, mistranslations, and the stuff only gamers would notice
Collaborate with a high-score team of linguists, PMs, and fellow gamers
Polish game content until it shines brighter than a legendary sword


Entry Requirements (Pick ONE):
Translation/Linguistics/Language Degree
3+ years Translation + College Degree
5+ years translation experience (no degree required)
Recognized translation certification


The Quest Details:
Contract-based, full-time (onsite in Tokyo or remote adventures possible)

Onsite applicants:
Must have right to work in Japan

Business hours:
Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day
Confidentiality agreement and translation test required (no plot twists here)


Join the Party:


Send your updated CV detailing your greatest game localization victories (genres, clients, wild word counts) and any QA feats to or apply via LinkedIn.

Level up your localization journey—be the hero who delivers seamless stories and flawless game experiences to Japanese players everywhere

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