Public summary
Seeking a freelance translator specialized in video game localization from Chinese Simplified into English US. The role involves translating and proofreading in-game text, marketing content, subtitles, and performing linguistic quality evaluations. Proficiency in memoQ and Plunet TMS required. The position is remote and open to native-level English US speakers with demonstrated video game localization experience.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Berlin
- Remote status
- Remote
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Translate and proofread video game content including dialogue, quests, item descriptions, tutorials, UI/menus, marketing and store content, subtitles, as well as conduct linguistic quality evaluations and culturalization analyses. Work with various game genres and collaborate remotely with the localization team. Use translation tools such as memoQ and Plunet TMS. Provide rates for translation, proofreading, and machine translation post-editing services.
Qualifications
Native-level English US with excellent command of Chinese Simplified. Demonstrated experience specifically in localizing video games, not general content. Proficient user of memoQ and familiar with Plunet TMS translation management systems. Ability to complete unpaid translation and proofreading test tasks as part of the selection process. Passion for video games and attention to detail.