Italian & Japanese speaking Video Games Translator

Company Overview

Our client is a world-leading video games and media entertainment studio renowned for delivering globally recognized video games, apps, and entertainment brands. This is your chance to work at the forefront of the entertainment industry with a dynamic and creative global team.

Role Overview

We are hiring for an Italian and Japanese speaking Translator to the localisation of a wide range of content, including video games, websites, mobile apps, and product packaging, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for Italian speaking markets. Languages: Italian to mother tongue + fluent Japanese. Location: London (hybrid) or Remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and proofread video game content and related media from Japanese into Italian.
• Collaborate with editors, project coordinators, and localisation managers to ensure consistent high-quality translations.
• Work on a variety of media formats and platforms, maintaining brand tone and style.
• Manage glossaries and translation memories.
• Ensure deadlines are met across multiple simultaneous projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Native-level Italian + fluency in Japanese.
• Previous video game translation experience - essential.
• Strong attention to detail and cultural nuance.
• Experience with CAT tools, especially MemoQ, and ability to learn new software.
• Creative, collaborative, and able to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Experience with managing existing glossaries and localisation workflows.

Salary, Working Hours, Benefits

• £39,000 - £59,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch break).
• Flexible working options: office based or fully remote.
• Work with a passionate international team in a fast paced entertainment environment.
• Opportunities for career development and involvement in globally launched entertainment products.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes.