Freelance Remote Game Localization Expert, Chinese to English
Job Description:
- Our client is a global leader in providing multilingual localisation solutions, specialising in digital interactive entertainment. By now it has completed hundreds of game localisation projects. Relying on excellent localisation experts around the world, we provide localised works that meet the local cultural characteristics of each country. We welcome more excellent localisation experts to join our global game localisation community to bring more joy to people around the world.
- Job Highlights: Work completely remotely ; Full immersion in engaging game content ; Standardised translation process with online translation platform ; On-time payment guarantee.
- Responsibilities Translate in-game text, marketing materials, and docs from Chinese to English (target 3K to 4k Chinese characters/day). Proofread and polish localized content (dialogue, UI, item descriptions, tutorials), ensuring fluency, grammar, consistency, and cultural appropriateness (target 6k to 8k Chinese characters/day). Work with the localization team to align content with gameplay and narrative, flag cultural sensitivities, and use CAT tools to maintain translation memories and glossaries.
Requirements:
- Language requirements: either native English with advanced Chinese (HSK6) or native Chinese with advanced English (IELTS 8.5 / CEFR C2)
- 3+ years in game localization (Chinese to English) with CAT tool proficiency
- Strong cultural awareness of English-speaking markets, attention to detail, self-motivated, able to work remotely/asynchronously
- Passion for gaming and familiarity with gaming
- Preferred: Experience with Leading Chinese game developers, interest in ACG, scifi/fantasy, history/mythology, and background in linguistics or creative writing; knowledge of localization workflows
Benefits:
- Work completely remotely
- Full immersion in engaging game content
- Standardised translation process with online translation platform
- On-time payment guarantee