Freelance Japanese to English Video Game Translator (Remote)
SideJapan
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.
Job Description
Side is seeking a Freelance Japanese to English localization specialist to translate video game content and associated text from Japanese into English, working as part of a team of language specialists.
Requirements
- Native English speaker with high proficiency in Japanese
- At least 2 years of professional translation experience.
- Proven experience in video game translation/localisation.
- Familiarity with business software and CAT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, memoQ, Plunet) is an advantage.
Benefits
- Ongoing learning opportunities within a global multilingual workforce
- A supportive and inclusive community, welcoming people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, and abilities.
