Freelance Translator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Freelance Translator (Gamedev): Localizing video games from English US into Greek, including in-game text, marketing content, and subtitling with an accent on cultural adaptation and linguistic quality. Focus on delivering high-quality translations for various genres, performing MTPE, and conducting LQA.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is a localization company specializing in adapting video games across all genres, from indie titles to live-service worlds.

What you will do

• Translate and proofread in-game text, including dialogues, quests, item descriptions, and UI.
• Localize marketing and store content, such as Steam pages, trailers, and social media posts.
• Create subtitles for cutscenes and promotional videos.
• Perform Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) and culturalization analysis.
• Execute Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on specific projects.

Requirements

• Native-level Greek and excellent command of English (US).
• Demonstrated experience localizing video games (general content experience is not sufficient).
• Proficiency in memoQ (required).
• Familiarity with Plunet TMS (required).

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an exciting environment with a diverse team of passionate gaming enthusiasts.
• Opportunity to collaborate with top talents across various experience levels.
• Inclusive workplace that values unique backgrounds, personal growth, and equal opportunity.
• Exposure to a wide range of game genres and projects.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Two short unpaid tests (approximately 450 words each) for translation and proofreading.
• Final decision notification.