TransPerfect | ZHCN>EN Game Localization linguist | On-site Beijing

🔹 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

🔹 How to Apply:

📩 Email to lifeifang@transperfect.com or apply directly with your latest CV attached.

🎮 Join TransPerfect Games!

Working Hours: 40 hours/week, Mon‑Fri (8h/day, APAC core business hours)

Work Location: Beijing, China

Project Duration: 3 months, high possibility of extension

Contract Type: Freelance ICA.

Project Timeline: Start as early as possible, running through November.

🔍【Who We Are Looking For】

❗ Native‑level English proficiency, fluent in Mandarin Chinese

❗ Minimum 2+ years hands‑on ZH‑CN>EN game localization experience

✅ Solid understanding of Chinese & English culture, capable of accurate cultural adaptation for game content

✅ Familiar with localization tools and content management systems

✅ Exceptional attention to detail and consistent high‑quality deliverables

✅ Great communication & teamwork skills for cross‑functional collaboration

✅ Passionate about gaming and well‑versed in mobile gaming industry trends

✅ Plus: Educational background in Translation, Linguistics or related fields

📋【 Key Responsibilities】

▪ Translate in‑game texts, UI and marketing materials from ZH‑CN to EN with accuracy and cultural sensitivity

▪ Revise translated content to ensure high‑quality standards and style consistency

▪ Conduct linguistic LQA to identify and fix grammatical, typographical and wording errors

▪ Collaborate with dev teams to preserve original tone, adapt content for cultural differences and target‑player expectations

▪ Attend creative meetings, provide linguistic input for narrative development to avoid potential cultural misunderstandings

▪ Coordinate with LPM team on project timelines, deliverables and linguistic resources

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?
• Confirm your availability to work on-site full-time in Beijing;
• Could you briefly share your core ZHCN-EN game LQA 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 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?

🔎 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.

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