Video Game Tester - Japanese Localization (English Knowledge Required)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
In this role: You will be responsible for finding and correcting any translation errors, spelling mistakes, and ambiguities, alongside checking the games’ tone and style, audio, text, and cultural correctness.
Your main tool will be Jira, and you'll be working on a range of testing platforms, including PC, mobile devices, VR, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, and more.
Requirements
- Perfect knowledge of Japanese (C2 level and above).
- Very good level of English (C1 level is minimum).
- Good technical and MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Teams).
- Passionate about gaming and a curiosity for new titles (all types of games count!).
- Experience in game testing, translation, or linguistic game testing is a plus.
Benefits
- A chance to get your foot in the door of the gaming industry, where you'll gain experience and develop skills in language testing methodologies and techniques.
- A friendly and collaborative work environment, where we work together to achieve great quality in upcoming titles.
- An informal and international culture, where you'll meet people from all around the world.
- Access to the latest technological solutions and the newest generation of gaming equipment.
- Online training platforms and workshops to help you grow with us.
- Relaxation areas with free fruits and drinks, arcades, gaming consoles, and board games.
- Casual Contract
- Day shift: 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
- Optional additional projects with additional pay.
The rest is on us!
If you're a gamer who loves exploring new titles and has a keen eye for detail, we want you in our team! Don't hesitate to apply today and let's make great games together.
Join us!
Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 3-4 weeks
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you fluent in English?
- Do you live within a 40 mile radius from Croydon?
- Are you fluent with Translating and Proofreading Japanese
- Should this role require you to work from the office. Will you be able to commute to the location?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Croydon, CR0 1PE
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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