Japanese Translator

SG Worldwide

17h•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malta, SiGMA Group now employs over 350 professionals across global offices, including Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, Brazil, and the Philippines. SiGMA is a global leader in gaming, emerging tech, affiliate marketing, events, and media, best known for its marquee summits like SiGMA Malta and iGaming Academy. The company’s culture champions inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and philanthropic impact under its SiGMA Foundation initiative.

Requirements

Proven professional experience as a gaming translator or localization specialist.
Native-level Japanese proficiency and strong professional proficiency in English.
Excellent understanding of cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and gaming terminology in both languages.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
Availability to work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with flexibility to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with WordPress is advantageous.
Experience with content editing, localization, or CAT tools is highly desirable.
Degree or relevant certification in translation, linguistics, or language studies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Accurately translate and localize written documents, audio recordings, or spoken conversations from English into Japanese and from Japanese into English.
Create and synchronize subtitles for audio-visual material and online presentations.
Research and apply industry-specific and gaming-related terminology consistently.
Render the message and meaning of the source text into the target text.
Proofread and review translated content to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Edit content while maintaining its original format (e.g., font and structure).
Collaborate with project managers, editors, and developers to meet project goals and deadlines.