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Freelance Game Localizer (Simplified Chinese into Japanese)

TransPerfect

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Type
Freelance
Desk
Translation
Category
Translation and localisation
Work mode
Remote
Location
Remote (listed under Tokyo, Japan)
Deadline
Rolling
Posted
3 Oct 2026
Eligibility
Native-level Japanese, strong English and Simplified Chinese, 2+ years of games localisation in this pair, memoQ preferred; plus a translation degree, 2+ years' experience and a degree, 5+ years' experience, or a government certification.

About this opportunity

TransPerfect Gaming wants freelance translators to localise games from Simplified Chinese into Japanese, from indie titles to AAA, with adventure, strategy and fantasy experience preferred. You apply with a CV setting out your games localisation experience and your proposed rates per word for translation and for proofreading. Shortlisted applicants sign a confidentiality agreement and take a translation test.

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