German Localization Translator

About this task

We are looking for a German Localization Translator to support the localization of game products and marketing content. The ideal candidate is fluent in German, highly proficient in Simplified Chinese or English, experienced in game localization, and comfortable working remotely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality in-game language presentation.

Responsibilities
Localize company game products and marketing content from Simplified Chinese to German or English to German.
Proofread German localized content to ensure accuracy, fluency, consistency, and suitability for the target audience.
Perform localization quality assurance testing in games to verify how localized content appears in context.
Collect, organize, and report localization issues, and follow up on fixes with relevant teams.
Maintain terminology consistency, tone, and style across different product lines and content types.

Requirements
Excellent command of German, with strong proficiency in Simplified Chinese or English.
Relevant experience in Chinese to German or English to German game localization.
Ability to translate approximately 3,500 Chinese characters per day for Chinese to German tasks, or 5,000 words converted to equivalent Chinese character volume per day for English to German tasks.
Ability to proofread approximately 10,000 Chinese characters per day for Chinese to German tasks, or 12,000 words converted to equivalent Chinese character volume per day for English to German tasks.
Experience with in-game localization testing, with the ability to review approximately 15,000 Chinese characters per day in testing workflows.
Familiarity with multiple game text styles, including UI, dialogue, story, item descriptions, system messages, and marketing copy.
Strong research ability, execution skills, attention to detail, and a responsible working attitude.
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote workflow.

Nice to Have
Passion for anime, manga, and ACG culture.
Strong interest in games and extensive gaming experience across different genres.
Experience working with localization platforms, CAT tools, terminology databases, or bug tracking systems.
Availability to work from Shanghai is a plus, but remote collaboration is acceptable, especially for proofreaders who meet proofreading quality and productivity requirements.