Localization Academy

Freelance EN>Malay Gaming Translator

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TransPerfect Gaming Solutions is looking for long term freelance English into Malay Gaming translator to join us to provide client support on gaming localization projects in a dynamic and exciting environment. You will be translating the next big hit game from small independent development teams all the way to AAA game titles from industry heavyweights!

If you…

  • are someone who is passionate about games;
  • are detail-oriented;
  • are highly proficient and can spot errors in terminology, grammar, punctuation and linguistic style in your mother tongue;
  • are willing to learn and take constructive feedback;
  • can deliver high quality and timely testing to help make our clients’ games great;
  • have a passion for excellence, are an experienced gamer, want to contribute to making better games,

come speak with us to see if you will be a good fit for our team.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Native level skills in Malay.
  • Passion for games.
  • Prior experience in playing games in Malay for at least 2 years AND still playing games currently.
  • Experienced in EN>Malay Translation / Localization within Gaming industry.
  • Familiar with gaming terminologies.
  • Familiar with Adventure, Strategy and Fantasy games.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • The ability to work well in a team environment.
  • The drive, positive attitude and ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced, innovative and creative environment.

Candidates MUST also have any ONE of the following:

A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education;

2 years of translation experience and a college degree;

5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or

A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applicants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete a Translation test and a Proofreading test.

In case this skillset matches your profile, please apply directly on LinkedIn with your latest CV attached.

In your CV, please include below:

a) your Gaming Translation and Localization experience (gaming genres, partial client lists, rough word count that you translated, etc);

b) your proposed best Translation per English source word rate in USD.

c) your proposed best Proofreading per English source word rate in USD.

Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted.

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