Japanese Translator / Full Time or Part Time (Remote) - Gaming

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. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences. Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

About the role

As a Linguist, you’ll play a key role in bringing video game worlds to life for players in English markets. You’ll handle a mix of translation and editing tasks, ensuring that every line of text, from in-game dialogue to UI and legal materials, reflects the intended tone, style, and cultural nuance, using a creative translation approach as needed. Working as part of a multilingual localization team, you’ll help deliver high-quality, immersive experiences that resonate with players around the world.

Responsibilities

• Undertake translation tasks, including in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
• Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review of translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
• Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing, maintaining, and updating glossaries, style guides, and character profiles within established ownership frameworks.
• Meet project deadlines and productivity targets while maintaining high quality within a pre-determined localization pipeline.
• Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
• Collaborate with fellow translators to review work for cohesion and logical content flow.
• Identify and resolve localization issues, including issues raised during review, and bugs found during testing.
• Use translation and project management tools (e.g., memoQ, JIRA, client-specific systems) to track progress and maintain workflow visibility.
• Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows.
• Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project norms.
• Support candidate test evaluations and contribute to test updates as needed.
• Work closely with clients on day-to-day language matters, staying in constant communication to keep content aligned.
• Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities.

Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies.
• Comply with IT and HR procedures and ensure team-wide compliance.
• Uphold ethical business practices, ensuring all actions align with the company's values.

Requirements

• Exceptional proficiency in English (Japanese proficiency is a plus).
• Strong cultural understanding of English and Japanese markets.
• Good familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style.
• 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services (game localization experience preferred).
• Solid command of CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, Trados, XTM, client-specific systems) and familiarity with workflow platforms (e.g., JIRA, Plunet).
• Excellent linguistic accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong focus on consistency.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage independent tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; adaptable to feedback and shifting project needs.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Committed to upholding company policies, ISO quality standards, GDPR, and client confidentiality.
• Responsible work ethic, promoting safe and supportive working practices.
• Candidate must be located within the UK.

What we offer

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
• Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar.
• Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
• We care about the well-being of our employees and have a dedicated employee well-being program.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.
• Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.

Working Condition

• Fully remote within UK.
• Full-time role (employment contract).
• Working Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 UK Business Hours.