TransPerfect Games is a leading provider of bespoke and flexible videogame services, offering a wide range of solutions including translation, functional and localization game testing, certification testing, focus group and playtesting, player support and community management, cybersecurity and penetration testing, tool development, art design, game writing, GDPR consultancy, and voice-over recording.
We are looking for a dedicated Localization Specialist with a strong background in gaming to join our team on a long-term, on-site part-time basis in Guangzhou.
Translate and localize product documentation, R&D materials, and operational processes from Simplified Chinese into English, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Organize, maintain, and refine translation guidelines, style guides, and reference materials to ensure high-quality output.
Develop, update, and manage project-specific terminology databases and glossaries to support efficient and consistent localization.
Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in English, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
Proven professional translation experience with the ability to handle both written translation and consecutive interpretation effectively.
Previous experience in game industry localization (Chinese to English) or LQA (Linguistic Quality Assurance). A genuine passion for gaming and a keen awareness of the market environment are essential.
Reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working under pressure with strong communication and coordination skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop (PS), and other common office software.
Preferred: Candidates with prior translation/interpreting experience in technical fields, and/or those with a strong command of both English and Japanese.
Work Mode: On-site (Guangzhou Tianhe District office)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Contract Duration: Long-term collaboration, initially 3 months to 1 year (with possibility of extension)
Confidentiality: Full project details will be disclosed only after the candidate signs the necessary non-disclosure and work agreements.
Please send your CV (in English/Chinese)
a brief of your experience in ZHCN-EN gaming industry and technical localization if any
reply if you have Japanese language skills
email subject: zhCN-EN | on-site Gaming project
confirm if you are able to work on-site in Tianhe District, Guangzhou
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For over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals. With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro-active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.