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TransPerfect | Exciting Remote Game Linguist Opportunity | ZHCN>EN Game

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WhereWork from home
TypeContractMid-level
Posted2 Oct8 days ago, via Himalayas
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No fee, deposit or pay-to-apply signs
Good spoken and written English expected
Day work
No vehicle or licence needed
Contract role
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About this job

🎮 Join TransPerfect Games!

We are reaching out with an exciting opportunity matching your ZHCN>EN game localization expertise for our flagship mobile gaming account. Wondering if you are interested in this?

Project Scope

Service
Game Localization/Translation

Full-cycle game localization covering in-game UI, storylines, character dialogue, marketing copy and linguistic LQA, plus narrative polishing, cross-cultural adaptation and creative brainstorming with game teams.

Language pair (LP): ZHCN → EN

Core Requirement
Hands-on game localization experience and native/near-native English speakers.
Setup
remote role in core business hours
Workload
40 hours/week, Mon–Fri (8h/day)

Duration: Specific duration will be discussed with PM later (estimated 3 months, with potential extension for long-term cooperation)

Starting date
To be scheduled with PM once we shortlist you.
Workflow
Information verification, NDA signing, qualification sample test and full onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

If all the above terms work for you, kindly reply to this email with answers to the following questions so we can quickly move to the next steps

Are you available to work our core business hours for this remote game linguist position?

Could you briefly share your core ZHCN-EN game localization experience, including game genres, titles, partial client names, rough total wordcounts, years of experience, and other additional info?

Could you give us titles and genres for your game-playing experience, mobile game is recommended and also welcome games in other platforms?

What is your expected hourly rate for this long-term onsite role, and is the rate negotiable?

Would you be able to complete a short and unpaid qualification assessment test within the next few days?

How to Apply

📩 Email to or apply directly with your latest CV attached.

🔎 In your CV, please include

Your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, estimated word count).

📝 Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test.

📢 Only qualified applicants will be contacted, thanks.

🔗 By applying, I confirm I have read and accepted TransPerfect's Privacy Policy

Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Must meet ONE of the following)

A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent with significant translation training)

2+ years of translation experience + a college degree

5+ years of translation experience (no degree required)

A translation certification issued by an appropriate government body

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