The Japanese Language Specialist carries out the localisation of our products for Japanese by close collaborative work with Project Management and Localisation QA.

• Translate / Proofread audio scripts, in-game text and other video game related documents from English to Japanese.
• Partner with external Japanese localisation agencies to decide questions of translation style, answer queries and provide support in facilitating the delivery of high-quality translation.
• Work with the internal Project Management team to develop and implement plans which will deliver quality for our Japanese language games.
• Work with QA during the quality assurance process for localised versions of products and be a point of escalation and advice for the Japanese localisation testers for translation and linguistic questions.
• Communicate in a clear and timely fashion any risks which could impact the quality of the product and delivery schedule. Put corrective measures in place where possible.
• Tracking, evaluating and fixing linguistic bugs as required
• Build / Maintain the game translation assets – such as Glossary/Termbase, Translation Memories and style guides

Experience

• Previous experience as a Japanese Translator, ideally within the video game industry.
• Experience using industry CAT tools, especially memoQ
• Process development - ability to review and build processes focusing on efficiency improvements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent in Japanese vebal and written. Creative writing skills a distinct advantage
• Business fluency in English verbal and written
• Proven creative translation expertise and experience in subtitling/voice script localisation and adaptation.
• Knowledge of the videogame and localisation industries .Specialisation – having experience with and an understanding of different gaming genres especially shooters (FPS)
• Understanding of local and market cultural sensitivities