Video Game Translator - Japanese

Japan remote Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 25, 2025 Last posted January 28, 2026
Job description

Currently, Testronic Translation Department is looking for an English into Japanese Video Game Language Expert who will:

  • Translate video game content, both full-titles and game updates (sometimes in cooperation with other Translators),
  • Translate marketing texts and other promo materials related to games,
  • Proofread other Translators’ work to ensure the text is of the best quality.

Requirements

  • Native speaker of Japanese who is also a language enthusiast, passionate about linguistic and cultural nuances.
  • Fluent knowledge of English, allowing to participate in interview video call with our Vendor Manager.
  • Ability to provide invoices.
  • Minimum 6 months of translation experience in video games.
  • Freelance registration recommended.
  • Experience in subtitle translation and LQA will be beneficial.

Benefits

  • Independent and project-based job (Typical freelancing B2B contract).
  • Truly friendly work environment, semi-formal approach to communication, approachable PMs.
  • Decent translation rates with a fair fuzzy grid.
  • Opportunity to work remotely from any place (availability to cover 9-5 CET time zone at least partially required).
  • All necessary tools provided (CAT tool license for Phrase will be supplied).

If you are interested in developing your experience in video game localization industry and searching for new opportunities, then you are the perfect match!

About this role

Summary

Translate, proofread, and localize video game content and marketing materials.

Job title

Video Game Translator - Japanese

Experience level

6+ months

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote work allowed, must cover CET time zone

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JapaneseEnglishtranslationproofreading

Preferred skills

subtitle translationLQA

Specializations

video gameslocalizationsubtitleproofreading
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Japan

Remote Country