Filipino Translation & Localization Specialist

About this task

About the Role

Translate and localize gaming content from English into Filipino with exceptional linguistic quality, cultural relevance, and attention to detail. Collaborate with localization specialists and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, engaging content for players and customers. Work across new releases, marketing materials, support content, and other customer-facing communications while managing changing priorities and occasional last-minute updates.

Responsibilities

- Translate and localize gaming and technical content from English into Filipino.
- Support new releases, marketing materials, knowledge base articles, and other customer-facing content.
- Ensure translations are accurate, culturally relevant, and consistent in tone, terminology, grammar, and style.
- Review and refine localized content to maintain high standards of linguistic quality.
- Manage short-term and long-term translation projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Reprioritize work effectively when source materials or project requirements change.
- Use computer-assisted translation tools to manage terminology, translation memory, and workflow consistency.
- Collaborate closely with other translators, reviewers, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Stay informed about gaming terminology, genres, platforms, hardware, and player communities.
- Contribute to quality, continuous improvement, innovation, and shared team success.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in translation, localization, linguistics, game design, or a related field.
- Native-level written and verbal proficiency in Filipino, including exceptional command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Professional translation or localization experience.
- Strong familiarity with gaming terminology and the ability to translate content accurately within a gaming context.
- Experience with computer-assisted translation tools such as Crowdin, memoQ, Memsource, SDL Trados, Wordfast, or similar platforms.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to quick turnaround times, and maintain quality when priorities change.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate effectively in a highly team-oriented environment.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience translating or localizing gaming and technical content.
- Passion for PC or console gaming.
- Familiarity with computer hardware, software development, or game design.
- Familiarity with game distribution platforms.
- Knowledge of different game genres and online gaming communities.
- Knowledge of gaming hardware and platform ecosystems.

Compensation

- For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated compensation range is $33.65 to $43.25 USD per hour, with a midpoint of $38.45 USD per hour.
- Compensation depends on skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.
- New employees are typically not hired at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.
- Final compensation and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

- Remote, United States. This role may be performed remotely from within the United States.
- Core team coverage hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Alternative schedules may be available based on the employee’s time zone and existing team coverage.
- When Pacific Time coverage is needed, employees must be available to work the established core hours.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Competitive paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location.