Freelance Game Localization Specialist - Chinese to English

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July 20

🗽 New York – Remote

Although this job is listed in New York, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟢 Junior

🌎 Translator / Interpreter

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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AppComs Institute | Flexible Short Courses for Professionals

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Education • Training • Professional Services

AppComs Institute is an educational organization that offers flexible short courses designed specifically for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in various fields. The institute focuses on providing accessible and practical learning solutions that cater to the busy schedules of working individuals, enabling them to achieve career advancement and personal growth.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2017

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Execute bidirectional translations (CN to EN) for:Narrative scripts & dialogues, UI components & system documentation and Marketing/promotional materials • Ensure linguistic consistency with game lore, character personas, and target player demographics • Collaborate with QA teams to resolve terminology conflicts and cultural adaptation challenges • Develop/maintain centralized terminology databases (e.g., characters, skills, items)

🎯 Requirements

• Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese • Native-level command of English • Cultural fluency in target regions (incl. gaming subcultures, Gen-Z lexicon) • Deep cultural awareness of target regions • 1+ years in game localization (Portfolio required) • Hardcore gamer with expertise in RPG/ACT/MMO text conventions • Advanced CAT tool proficiency (Trados/memoQ; terminology management) • Ability to transcreate humor, slang, and cultural metaphors • Strict adherence to NDAs and ability to deliver 2,000+ words/day under deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

• Work completely remotely • Full immersion in engaging game content • Standardised translation process with online translation platform • On-time payment guarantee