Freelance Game Translator (Icelandic)

TL;DR

Freelance Game Translator (Icelandic): Localizing video game content from English US into Icelandic with an accent on cultural adaptation and linguistic precision. Focus on translating in-game text, marketing materials, and performing quality evaluations for diverse game genres.

Company

hirify.global is a global localization agency specializing in game industry services for various genres and platforms.

What you will do

• Translate and proofread in-game dialogue, quests, item descriptions, and UI elements.
• Localize marketing and store content including Steam pages, trailers, and social media posts.
• Perform subtitling for cutscenes and promotional videos.
• Conduct linguistic quality evaluation and culturalization analysis.
• Utilize memoQ and Plunet TMS for project management and execution.

Requirements

• Native-level Icelandic proficiency.
• Excellent command of English US.
• Demonstrated experience in video game localization.
• Proficiency in memoQ and Plunet TMS.
• Willingness to complete two short unpaid test pieces as part of the screening process.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a wide variety of projects ranging from indie titles to large-scale RPGs.
• Collaborate with a diverse, passionate team of industry professionals.
• Flexible freelance engagement model.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality localization standards in the gaming industry.

Hiring process

• Application review based on work history and rates.
• Completion of two short unpaid test pieces (translation and proofreading).
• Identity verification process to prevent fraud.