Italian & Japanese speaking Video Games Translator

Italian & Japanese speaking Video Games Translator

Full-Time 39000 - 59000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Language Business

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Translate and proofread video game content from Japanese to Italian.
  • Company: Join a world-leading video games and media entertainment studio.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with globally launched products.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of entertainment.
  • Qualifications: Native Italian speaker with fluent Japanese and video game translation experience.

The predicted salary is between 39000 - 59000 Β£ per year.

Languages: Italian to mother tongue + fluent Japanese

Location: London (hybrid) or Remote

Company Overview: Our client is a world-leading video games and media entertainment studio renowned for delivering globally recognized video games, apps, and entertainment brands. This is your chance to work at the forefront of the entertainment industry with a dynamic and creative global team.

Role Overview: We are hiring for an Italian and Japanese speaking Translator to localise a wide range of content, including video games, websites, mobile apps, and product packaging, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for Italian speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Translate and proofread video game content and related media from Japanese into Italian
  • Collaborate with editors, project coordinators, and localisation managers to ensure consistent high-quality translations
  • Work on a variety of media formats and platforms, maintaining brand tone and style
  • Manage glossaries and translation memories
  • Ensure deadlines are met across multiple simultaneous projects

Candidate Requirements:

  • Native-level Italian + fluency in Japanese
  • Previous video game translation experience - essential
  • Strong attention to detail and cultural nuance
  • Experience with CAT tools, especially MemoQ, and ability to learn new software
  • Creative, collaborative, and able to work under pressure in a team environment
  • Experience with managing existing glossaries and localisation workflows

Salary, working hours, benefits:

  • Β£39,000 – Β£59,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 17:30 (1-hour lunch break)
  • Flexible working options: office-based or fully remote
  • Work with a passionate international team in a fast-paced entertainment environment
  • Opportunities for career development and involvement in globally launched entertainment products

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Contact Details:

Language Business Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Italian & Japanese speaking Video Games Translator

Native-level Italian
Fluency in Japanese
Video Game Translation Experience
Attention to Detail
Cultural Nuance
Experience with CAT Tools
MemoQ