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Japanese Translation Lead Technician
Japanese Translation Lead Technician
General Information
Position:
Japanese Translation Lead Technician
Sector:
Games
Location:
Pinewood Studios, UK
Description
This role requires a highly motivated, proactive and ambitious individual with experience within the games testing and translation industries. Good organisational and communication skills should be combined with the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines. A “hands on”, flexible attitude is a must.
Candidate requirements/skills:
Key responsibilities
Translation Coordination:
• Deputise the Translation Manager and Japanese Translation Coordinator.
• Monitor the quality of Japanese translations provided by third-parties.
• Handle correspondence with Japanese clients.
• Translate videogame content into Japanese where necessary.
• Translate game bugs into Japanese where necessary.
• Monitor the quality of Japanese translations provided by third-parties.
• Prepare terminology lists.
ESSENTIAL
• Minimum 2 years translation experience from English into Japanese
• Use of standard business software applications.
• Familiarity with the maintenance and use of bug database.
• PC hardware literate.
• Clear communications skills(verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proven decision making ability under pressure.
• Strong general interest in the games industry.
DESIRABLE
• 5 years experience in a translation environment
• 2 years experience in a QA Localisation environment as a Lead Technician.
• Knowledge of Translation Memory (TM) applications
• Knowledge of Terminology Management and Compliance
Translation Coordination:
• Deputise the Translation Manager and Japanese Translation Coordinator.
• Monitor the quality of Japanese translations provided by third-parties.
• Handle correspondence with Japanese clients.
• Translate videogame content into Japanese where necessary.
• Translate game bugs into Japanese where necessary.
• Monitor the quality of Japanese translations provided by third-parties.
• Prepare terminology lists.
ESSENTIAL
• Minimum 2 years translation experience from English into Japanese
• Use of standard business software applications.
• Familiarity with the maintenance and use of bug database.
• PC hardware literate.
• Clear communications skills(verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proven decision making ability under pressure.
• Strong general interest in the games industry.
DESIRABLE
• 5 years experience in a translation environment
• 2 years experience in a QA Localisation environment as a Lead Technician.
• Knowledge of Translation Memory (TM) applications
• Knowledge of Terminology Management and Compliance
Contract type:
Contract