South Korean Translator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

South Korean Translator (Localization): Translating publications and marketing materials from English to Korean for the Warhammer universe with an accent on style, tone, and cultural nuance. Focus on ensuring high-quality localization, maintaining terminology glossaries, and delivering consistent content across various media.

Location: Remote (Must be based in South Korea)

Salary: 40,000,000 – 50,000,000 KRW

Company

UK-based manufacturer of world-famous miniature wargames including Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar.

What you will do

• Translate publications and marketing materials from English to Korean while maintaining the original background, style, and tone.
• Ensure high quality and consistency in translations, including perfect grammar and spelling.
• Produce and maintain a comprehensive glossary of translated terms to establish a shared vocabulary.
• Manage workload effectively to ensure all projects are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with the South Korean Translation Manager to align with company standards.

Requirements

• Fluent communication in Korean.
• Must be based in South Korea.
• Translation degree or demonstrable professional translation experience in a work environment.
• Application materials (CV and cover letter/video) must be submitted in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in marketing translation.
• Experience in subtitle translation and proficiency with subtitling tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.
• Company-provided equipment for home office setup.
• Pension scheme.
• Staff discount between 25% and 50% on hirify.global products.

Hiring process

• Submission of an English cover letter or video and an up-to-date CV.
• Translation task.
• Virtual interview.