At a Glance
- Tasks: Transcreate gaming content for French-speaking audiences, ensuring cultural relevance and brand identity.
- Company: Join a globally recognised video games and entertainment company with exciting franchises.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible remote or hybrid work, and the chance to work on major projects.
- Other info: Freelance opportunity with a dynamic team and a passion for video games.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the gaming world while showcasing your creative writing skills.
- Qualifications: Native-level French, fluent English, and experience in transcreation or gaming localisation.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
Location: London (Hybrid) or Fully Remote (UK). This position offers the flexibility of fully remote working or a hybrid role in London.
Salary: £25 - £30 per hour (c£50,000 per annum)
The Company: We're recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised video games and entertainment company behind some of the world's biggest gaming franchises, mobile apps and entertainment brands. This is an exciting opportunity to join an international localisation team responsible for creating engaging content for millions of players worldwide.
The Job: As a French speaking Transcreation Specialist, you will creatively adapt gaming and marketing content for Spanish or French-speaking audiences. Rather than producing literal translations, you'll ensure every piece of content resonates culturally while maintaining the original tone, humour, emotion and brand identity. You'll work closely with localisation managers, editors, marketing teams and game developers on a wide range of exciting global projects.
- Transcreate video game content, marketing campaigns and promotional materials into French
- Adapt copy for cultural relevance while maintaining the original creative intent
- Work on trailers, websites, social media, in-game events, store pages, advertising campaigns and player communications
- Ensure consistency of tone of voice across all platforms
- Collaborate with localisation teams, copywriters and project managers
- Review and edit content to ensure linguistic quality and brand consistency
- Maintain terminology databases, style guides and glossaries
- Work with CAT tools and localisation platforms where required
- Deliver high-quality work within project deadlines
Candidate Profile:
- Native-level French and also fluent English
- Proven experience in transcreation, creative translation or gaming localisation
- Experience adapting content for the video games, entertainment or digital media industry
- Outstanding copywriting and creative writing skills in your native language
- Excellent understanding of cultural nuances and local market preferences
- Experience using CAT tools (MemoQ, Trados or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
- Passion for video games and interactive entertainment
Salary: £25 - £30 per hour (c£49,000 - £59,000 per annum depending on experience). Freelance opportunity. Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm. Fully remote or hybrid working options. Opportunity to work on globally recognised video game franchises.
French Transcreation Specialist – Video Games employer: The Language Business
Join a world-leading video games and entertainment company that values creativity, collaboration, and employee growth. With the flexibility of remote or hybrid working in London, you will be part of an international localisation team dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development while working on globally recognised franchises in a vibrant and inclusive work culture.
