Game localization and creative writing (Simplified Chinese to Japanese)-remote freelancer
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 107d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-06-25). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 5 Oct 2026 (5 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Japan
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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Recruitee employer's own board first seen 5d ago · last seen just now
The listing
TransPerfect Games is a leading provider of bespoke and flexible videogame services, offering a wide range of solutions including translation, functional and localization game testing, certification testing, focus group and playtesting, player support and community management, cybersecurity and penetration testing, tool development, art design, game writing, GDPR consultancy, and voice-over recording.
With over 1000 well-known global game developers and publishers as our clients, we are looking for Game Localization and creative writing talents with native or near-native language skills in Japanese & Simplified Chinese (China) to join us to provide client support in a dynamic and exciting environment.
Important information:
This position is on a freelance contract.
Duration: 3 months (with a possibility to extend for longer collaboration)
Working hours: Core Business Hours (8 hours per day) in APAC, Mon. – Fri.
Set-up: remote.
Responsibilities
Translate/Localize and perform creative writing for gaming contents from Simplified Chinese to Japanese.
Collaborate closely with the localization team and development team – communicate translation needs, help resolve issues during the translation process.
Requirements
Writing ability: near professional/literary writer level, with strong awareness of Japanese writing styles and expressive techniques
Proven skill: Demonstrates strong skills in Gaming translation (localization)/LQA.
Must have experience playing story-driven/narrative games.
Experience working for a variety of game types or genres.
Prior experience in writing original stories, novels, books or scripts is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on creative writing skills and imaginative thinking.
Please apply via email or this Job post
with your latest CV attached
your detailed experience for gaming localization, LQA, other service provided, including years of experience, rough total wordcounts/hours. partial clients, and etc.
your gaming-playing experience, platforms, titles and etc.
and desired monthly/hourly rate.
In your email, please put “ ZHCN-JA Gaming Remote” in the email subject.