CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nintendo of America is seeking a CONTRACT Translator (Japanese) to join their team. This role involves translating confidential documents between Japanese and English, providing verbal interpretation for meetings, and managing communication tools. The translator will also be responsible for creating translation workflow manuals, preparing for interpretation sessions, and potentially acting as a liaison with Japanese developers. The position requires coordinating with internal and external groups on project management and planning, and strictly adhering to corporate security policies. Excellent customer service is expected. The scope of the job may change based on business demands.

Requirements

Two to four years of related experience required.
Two years of translation experience.
Native level in verbal and written communication in English and Japanese.
Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
Excellent understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
Extensive knowledge of video game software/hardware and industry.
Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration.
Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience.
Requires established skills to perform a range of routine activities; this may include application of administrative or analytical/technical skills.
Professional training in Translation/Interpretation or equivalent experience.
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Interpretation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
Provides verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls.
Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency.
Creates translation workflow manuals and updates accordingly to department changes.
Receives briefings or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
May act as liaison with Japanese developers and assists in scheduling and planning.
Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning.
Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security policy and procedures.
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.