English Localization Specialist - Osaka

Description

• Translate in-game text, promotional material, and press releases
• Create and update the SNK English style guide and game glossaries
• Adapt and adjust English lore as necessary
• Proofread/edit translated text to ensure quality
• Prep for and attend voice recording sessions
• Raise culturally sensitive issues for discussion within the localization team
• Check implemented text in-game for context and mistranslations (LQA)
• Handle bug fixes
• Collaborate with other companies’ developers as necessary for crossover characters and events

Requirements

Must-have:

• Native speaker of English
• 3 years of localization experience (preferably in game localization)
• Business level Japanese (JLPT level N1 and above or equivalent)
• Ability to organize and multitask over multiple projects
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders within the localization team
• Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar software
• Experience with memoQ or similar translation memory software
• Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking software

Nice-to-have:

• English dubbing voice direction experience
• Familiarity with SNK games
• Awareness of the English-speaking gaming market and culture

Ideal candidate:

• Works well within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment

• Is proactive and inquisitive with an ability to quickly grasp complex situations
• Has a flexible and collaborative outlook on their work
• Loves games and other forms of entertainment such as anime, manga, and movies

Benefits

• Free drinks available in the office
• Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
• Seminar and training support programs
• Special allowance for dedicated development roles
• Employee referral program
• Annual health check-up
• Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
• Influenza vaccination support
• Employee consultation service
• Access to comprehensive welfare club services
• Full social insurance coverage
• Retirement allowance system

Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!

Working Hours

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)

Holidays & Leave

• Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
• National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
• Approximately 125 annual holidays
• Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)

Compensation

• Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.

Insurance

• Health insurance
• Welfare pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)

Retirement Age

• Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available

Additional Notes

• Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.