Chinese to English Game Localization Linguist
Remote
Job Summary
Translate game content from Chinese into English, including in-game text, UI strings, and marketing materials. Review and revise translated content to ensure accuracy, fluency, consistency, and natural style. Adapt narrative and dialogue to make them engaging and suitable for English-speaking players. Conduct linguistic QA to identify and correct grammar, terminology, punctuation, and formatting issues. Maintain the tone, voice, and intent of the original content while adapting it for cultural relevance. Provide linguistic input during creative discussions and collaborate with localization and project management teams to meet deadlines and quality standards. This 3-month assignment in Minhang, Shanghai, requires native-level English and fluent Mandarin Chinese.
Required Qualifications
- Native-level English speaker
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese
- 2+ years of experience in game localization or translation
- Strong understanding of Chinese culture
- Ability to localize cultural references appropriately
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong writing/editing skills
- Good communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Passion for gaming
- Passion for mobile games
- Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with localization tools
- Familiarity with content management systems
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