Your New Job Title: Japanese to German Translator (Localisation Specialist)
The Skills You'll Need: Japanese skills with mother tongue German level
Your New Salary: Competitive
Location: West London
Who You'll Be Working for: International Entertainment Company
What You'll Be Doing Each Day
Translation and proofreading of a wide variety of computer games-related material, such as in-game text, templates, packaging, press releases, and all other marketing materials in the language of expertise
Ensuring consistency regarding the use of terminology and style in the language of expertise
Lead and support projects
Support localisation specialists/editing team/coordinators as required
Collaborate with other languages in order to keep high level of standards/quality across all languages
Regular reporting of progress to in-house management
The Skills You'll Need To Succeed
Preferably two years’ experience as professional translator (not necessarily as a video game translator, but gaming experience is desirable). However, candidates with no prior experience may also be considered.
Proficient in MS Office Package, especially Excel
Knowledge of translation memory software is a plus (preferably memoQ)
Good written and oral communication skills in both Japanese and English
German speaker at native level with creative writing style
Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise
Great attention to details; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with unpredictable schedules
Good team-player
Degree level education
Japanese Proficiency Test Level 1, Level 2 or equivalent experience is desirable
Job status: 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30
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