German Translator – Gaming

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eCommerce • Marketplace • Retail

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2019

🛍️ eCommerce

🏪 Marketplace

🛒 Retail

📋 Description

• Undertake translation tasks, including in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style • Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review of translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow • Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing, maintaining, and updating glossaries, style guides, and character profiles within established ownership frameworks • Meet project deadlines and productivity targets while maintaining high quality within a pre-determined localization pipeline • Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components • Collaborate with fellow translators to review work for cohesion and logical content flow • Identify and resolve localization issues, including issues raised during review, and bugs found during testing • Use translation and project management tools (e.g., memoQ, JIRA, client-specific systems) to track progress and maintain workflow visibility • Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows • Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project norms • Support candidate test evaluations and contribute to test updates as needed • Works closely with clients on day-to-day language matters, staying in constant communication to keep content aligned • Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities

🎯 Requirements

• Proficiency in both German and English • Strong cultural understanding of the German market • 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services (game localization experience preferred) • Solid command of CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, Trados, XTM, client-specific systems) • Familiarity with workflow platforms (e.g., JIRA, Plunet) • Excellent linguistic accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong focus on consistency • Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage independent tasks effectively • Strong problem-solving and communication skills; adaptable to feedback and shifting project needs • Comfortable working under tight deadlines with a positive, proactive attitude • Committed to upholding company policies, ISO quality standards, GDPR, and client confidentiality • Responsible work ethic, promoting safe and supportive working practices • Candidate must be located within UK.

🏖️ Benefits

• Attractive remuneration • Holidays • Regular team competitions with great prizes • Inclusion into an extensive social calendar • Supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+ • Dedicated employee well-being program • Regular progression opportunities