Game Localization & Translation Staff – Tokyo / Osaka

Tokyo, Osaka
November 16, 2025
Full Time

Job Description

Game Translator & Localization Specialist (Japanese ⇔ EN/ZH/KR/PT/AR)

Location: Tokyo (Koto-ku) or Osaka City, Japan
Company: WitOne Co., Ltd. (NJ Holdings Group)
Position Type: Contract Employee – Game Translation, Proofreading & Localization Support
Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

WitOne supports game developers and publishers with localization, customer service, and event planning. Handling 200+ titles annually with 40–50 partner companies, we work across mobile, console, and PC games.

Role Summary

We are looking for Game Translators & Localization Specialists to handle Japanese ⇔ English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean / Arabic / Brazilian Portuguese translations, proofreading, and project support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Game translation and proofreading
  • Native-level quality checks
  • Email-based customer support
  • Project management support

Requirements

Required

  • Native-level English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Arabic, or Brazilian Portuguese
  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher)
  • Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Currently residing in Japan

Preferred

  • Business-level English
  • JLPT N1
  • Experience with translation tools
  • Interpreter experience

Compensation & Benefits

  • Monthly salary: ¥208,000 – ¥256,000
  • Annual income: ¥2,496,000 – ¥3,072,000 (based on experience & ability)
  • Allowances: night work, overtime (per minute), secondment ¥20,000/month
  • Evaluation: twice a year
  • Transportation expenses covered
  • Full social insurance
  • Subsidy for company gatherings
  • Casual dress code (nail/hair coloring allowed)

Working Hours

  • 10:00 – 19:00 (minimal overtime ~10 hours/month)
  • Smoke-free environment
  • Hybrid work option (team-dependent)

Holidays

  • Two days off per week (shift-based, weekends/holidays included)
  • Summer and winter breaks
  • Paid leave, celebration/condolence leave, childcare and sick leave

Contract Terms

  • Contract employee
  • 3-month trial period
  • Contract renewable every 6 months

Nearest Stations

  • Tokyo Office: 4-minute walk from Toyocho Station (Tozai Line)
  • Osaka Office: Directly connected to Namba Station (Nankai Line)
  • Choose preferred work location


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