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  • Company

    Chinajob​

  • Location

    Hangzhou Zhejiang, China​

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Salary Range

    20,000-30,000 RMB

  • Number to Recruit

    1

  • Job Reference Code

    J2500613

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Game Localization Linguist

Hangzhou Zhejiang, China

About Company:

Saroasis Studios is dedicated to crafting high-quality games and collaborating with players to co-create captivating gaming experiences. We are al passionate team consisting of 600+ shooting & anime enthusiasts, with over 15 years of experience in the shooting game industry on PC, console and mobile. Our studios are headquartered in Shenzhen, with branches in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu and other cities.

We are an independent game development and publishing label with a strong focus on innovation and creativity. In 2024, we unveiled our first major game, Fate Trigger—a 3D anime-style, hero based tactical shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Additionally Brand new time-loop open world game "Rewinding Cadenece" officially debuted on 11th June 2025 anime-style game.

Our mission is to push the boundaries of gaming through cutting-edge expertise in shooting and RPG game development, combined with original IP creation. We deliver high-quality, unforgettable entertainment that resonates with players worldwide.


Job Details:

Responsibilities:

1. Translation & Proofreading:

- Translate and refine in-game text (dialogues, UI, system notices, marketing materials, etc.), ensuring the final translation is culturally adapted to the target region.

- Proofread translations for quality, focusing on grammar, terminology, and cultural sensitivity.

2. Voice Acting Collaboration:

- Assist game writers and the audio team with casting and provide region-specific suggestions for voice samples (e.g., tone and accent).

- Oversee the recording of dubbing scripts and character voices, coordinating with studio directors and actors to ensure a smooth process.

3. Cultural Adaptation:

- Adapt in-game memes, jokes, and historical quotes to fit cultural preferences, avoiding offensive or ambiguous language.

- Collaborate with game writers to make character dialogue more natural and aligned with their personalities.

4. Language Asset Management:

- Maintain and curate the terminology to ensure consistency across game versions.

- Develop and refine the localization style guide, covering rules for spelling, punctuation, formatting, language style, and cultural taboos.

5. Team Collaboration:

- Cooperate with the development team to resolve text presentation issues (such as UI character limits and multilingual line breaks).

- Conduct linguistic quality assurance (LQA), identify language-related bugs (e.g., text overflow, font rendering errors), and provide solutions.

6. Market Insight:

- Collect and analyze player feedback on localization to improve future translation strategies.


Qualifications:


1. Language Proficiency:

- Native speaker of English or Japanese (or equivalent proficiency), with solid language skills and creative translation ability.

- Proficient in Chinese with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficient in Chinese-to-English or Chinese-to-Japanese translation, with the ability to assess quality and provide feedback for accuracy and natural flow.

2. Experience:

- Minimum 3 years of game localization experience, with full-cycle involvement in at least 1 commercial game (mobile, computer, or console game).

- Passion for anime-style games, familiar with terminology and language styles in anime, RPGs, open-world games, etc.

3. Technical Skills:

- Familiar with CAT tools (MemoQ, Xbench, etc.).

4. Soft Skills:

- Experienced gamer with a solid understanding of domestic and international anime-style open-world game IPs.

- Sensitive to cultural details, including religious, racial, and gender-related content.

- Flexible thinking, good communicative skills, and a great sense of collaboration.

5. Preferred:

- Work experience with overseas game companies or localization firms.

- Familiarity with players' community language (e.g., Reddit, Discord slang).

6. Location:

- This position is based in Hangzhou, requires on-site work, and does not offer remote options.




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