[Hiring] Video Game Linguist/Translator @Side

Role Description

Side is expanding its freelance linguist pool and is looking for experienced English to French (EU) linguists with strong skills in translation, proofreading, and machine translation post-editing (MTPE). If you’re passionate about video games, experienced in localization, and interested in joining our network of freelance linguists for future collaboration opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

• Translate and/or post-edit video game content, including UI, dialogue, narrative, help text, and marketing materials.
• Proofread and QA localized text to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cultural authenticity.
• Collaborate remotely with Side Localisation project management and linguistic teams.

Qualifications

• Native-level French (EU) and excellent English.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in localization, ideally with video game content.
• Familiarity with MTPE workflows.
• Proficiency in memoQ preferred.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and genuinely enthusiastic about gaming.

Requirements

• Must be able to receive payment in Japanese Yen (JPY).
• Please include your standard rates in JPY for translation, proofreading, and MTPE in your application.
• As part of our selection process, candidates will be required to complete a short, unpaid translation and MTPE trial.