[Hiring] In-Game Localization Specialists - Japanese @LILT (Production)

Role Description

LILT is seeking culturally fluent In-Game Localization Specialists to ensure gaming titles resonate with players around the world. In this role, you will adapt in-game content linguistically and culturally, preserving the original tone, intent, and immersive experience across multiple languages and regions.

• Localize in-game text, UI, dialogue, subtitles, and narrative content for target languages while maintaining tone, style, and context.
• Ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity by adapting content appropriately for regional audiences.
• Review and edit localized content for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Support the maintenance of glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.
• Work with localization QA teams to identify and resolve linguistic bugs in-game.
• Provide feedback on localization pipelines and suggest improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with language teams.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in the target language.
• ISO 17100 Certification Criteria:
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
• A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• 3+ years demonstrable experience in localizing game video content.
• In-depth and practical understanding of the nuances and considerations of translating the following gaming content types:
• UI content/menus
• Mission text
• Non-Player Character (NPC) ambient dialogue
• Locked cutscene subtitle blocks
• Transcreation experience specifically within the gaming sector, translating NBA-related content for video games.
• Familiarity with game engines and localization pipelines.
• Knowledge of scripting formats (e.g., XML, JSON) is a plus.
• Passion for video games, especially sports, action, or narrative-driven titles.

Requirements

• Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source.
• Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream.
• As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
• Requires reliable availability and commitment.
• Once you accept a task, quality work and on-time delivery are expected.
• Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
• Geographic restrictions may apply.

Benefits

• Your schedule, your rules.
• As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
• Get paid quickly and fairly.
• Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
• Work on projects that actually matter.
• Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology.
• Be part of a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals.
• Grow without limits.
• Access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills.
• Have fun doing what you love.

How to join our expert community

• Step 1: Apply with the English-language version of your Resume/C.V. highlighting your expertise in Gaming localization.
• Step 2: If a test is required, you will be asked to take a test in specific domains you specialize in.
• Step 3: Once you are selected to join our translation team or once you have passed the test, we will finalize your onboarding by having you complete our application form and adding you to our community.