- Translate in-game text, promotional material, and press releases
- Create and update the SNK Simplified Chinese style guide and game glossaries
- Proofread/edit translated text to ensure quality
- Raise culturally sensitive issues for discussion within the localization team
- Check implemented text in-game for context and mistranslations
- Handle bug fixes
- Collaborate with other companies’ developers as necessary for crossover characters and events
Requirements
Must-have:
- Native speaker of Chinese (expertise in Simplified Chinese a must)
- 3 years of localization experience (preferably in game localization)
- Business level Japanese (JLPT level N1 or equivalent)
- Ability to organize and multitask over multiple projects
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders within the localization team
- Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar software
- Experience with memoQ or similar translation memory software
- Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking software
Nice-to-have:
- Business level English (TOEIC 800 and above or equivalent)
- Familiarity with SNK games
- Awareness of the Chinese gaming market and culture
Ideal candidate:
- Works well within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment
- Is proactive and inquisitive with an ability to quickly grasp complex situations
- Has a flexible and collaborative outlook on their work
- Loves games and other forms of entertainment such as anime, manga, and movies
*We do not sponsor overseas visas at this time
*We do not sponsor domestic or overseas relocation at this time
Benefits
- Free drinks available in the office
- Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
- Seminar and training support programs
- Special allowance for dedicated development roles
- Employee referral program
- Annual health check-up
- Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
- Influenza vaccination support
- Employee consultation service
- Access to comprehensive welfare club services
- Full social insurance coverage
- Retirement allowance system
Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!
Working Hours
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)
Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.
Holidays & Leave
- Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
- National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
- Approximately 125 annual holidays
- Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)
Compensation
- Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.
Insurance
- Health insurance
- Welfare pension insurance
- Employment insurance
- Workers’ compensation insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)
Retirement Age
- Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available
Additional Notes
- Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.