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Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)

Transperfect·📍 Tokyo, Japan

Employment

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Remote

Experience

2+ years

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🎮 Join TransPerfect Gaming! Are you passionate about gaming and experienced in translation? TransPerfect Gaming is looking for freelance SIMPLIFIED CHINESE to JAPANESE gaming translators to collaborate on exciting localization projects. You'll work on everything from indie games to AAA titles, ensuring the best gaming experience for JAPANESE players. 🔹 What We’re Looking For: ✅ Native-level proficiency in JAPANESE ✅ Strong command of ENGLISH and SIMPLIFIED CHINESE ✅ Deep passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming terminology ✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in gaming localization (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE>JAPANESE) ✅ Expertise in Adventure, Strategy, and Fantasy games ✅ Skilled in CAT tools (preferably in memoQ) ✅ Detail-oriented with excellent grammar, spelling, and terminology skills ✅ Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, creative environment 🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following): 📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training) 📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree 📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required) 📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body 🔹 How to Apply: 📩 Apply via LinkedIn with your latest CV attached, or send an email to charles.jiang@transperfect.com. 🔎 In your CV, please include: a) Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count). b) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Translation. c) Your proposed best rate per source word (USD) for Proofreading. 📝 Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test. 📢 Only qualified applicants will be contacted. 🔗 By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting 🔹 Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following): 📌 A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training) 📌 2+ years of translation experience + a college degree 📌 5+ years of translation experience (no degree required) 📌 A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body

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  • Source: Transperfect's official careers site · still listed there on 13 Nov 2026
  • Posted 8 Sept 2025

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