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.