In-house Linguist - Japanese to English at Keywords Studios

Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, LocalizationIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience as an in-house video games linguist or freelancer
  • Native Japanese
  • English-Language Proficiency Test C1 / C2 CEFR certification or equivalent capability
  • Educational qualification in linguistics
  • Experience working with Cat Tools
  • Availability to work exclusively in-house from our Keywords Tokyo studio
  • Passion for videogames

Responsibilities

  • Translate, review & proofread content from Japanese into English to a high-quality standard
  • Create, review and maintain style guides, glossaries and translation memories
  • Fix linguistic bugs reported by the testing team
  • Provide support and linguistic feedback to internal & external teams
  • Assist with Review Reports and QA reports as needed

Skills

Japanese to English Translation
Game Localization
Proofreading
Style Guides
Glossaries
Translation Memories
Linguistic QA
Video Games

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$487.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.
Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.
Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.
The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.
Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.
Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.
Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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