Brazilian Portuguese Localization Specialist - Osaka
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Summary
The Brazilian Portuguese Localization Specialist translates in-game text, promotional materials, and press releases while maintaining style guides and glossaries. The role involves collaborating with developers, proofreading content, and managing bug fixes using tools like Jira and memoQ.
- Translate in-game text, promotional material, and press releases
- Create and update the SNK Brazilian Portuguese style guide and game glossaries
- Proofread/edit translated text to ensure quality
- Raise culturally sensitive issues for discussion within the localization team
- Check implemented text in-game for context and mistranslations
- Handle bug fixes
- Collaborate with other companies’ developers as necessary for crossover characters and events
Requirements
- Native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese
- 3 years of localization experience (preferably in game localization)
- Business level English (TOEIC 800 and above or equivalent)
- Ability to organize and multitask over multiple projects
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders within the localization team
- Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar software
- Experience with memoQ or similar translation memory software
- Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking software
Nice-to-have:
- Business level Japanese (JLPT level N2 and above or equivalent)
- Familiarity with SNK games
- Awareness of the Brazilian gaming market and culture
Ideal candidate:
- Works well within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment
- Is proactive and inquisitive with an ability to quickly grasp complex situations
- Has a flexible and collaborative outlook on their work
- Loves games and other forms of entertainment such as anime, manga, and movies
*We do not sponsor overseas visas at this time
*We do not sponsor domestic or overseas relocation at this time
Benefits
- Free drinks available in the office
- Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
- Seminar and training support programs
- Special allowance for dedicated development roles
- Employee referral program
- Annual health check-up
- Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
- Influenza vaccination support
- Employee consultation service
- Access to comprehensive welfare club services
- Full social insurance coverage
- Retirement allowance system
Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!
Working Hours
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)
Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.
Holidays & Leave
- Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
- National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
- Approximately 125 annual holidays
- Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)
Compensation
- Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.
Insurance
- Health insurance
- Welfare pension insurance
- Employment insurance
- Workers’ compensation insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)
Retirement Age
- Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available
Additional Notes
- Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.
What they ask for
Required
- Native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese
- 3 years of localization experience
- Business level English (TOEIC 800+)
- Ability to organize and multitask
- Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar
- Experience with memoQ or similar translation memory software
- Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking software
Preferred
- Business level Japanese (JLPT N2+)
- Familiarity with SNK games
- Awareness of the Brazilian gaming market and culture
Skills
As published by workable · 18 questions · 12 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
Short answers (1)
- Date of birth
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- Please select your preferred work location.
- Please tell us the source of information or the reason that motivated you to apply.
- What is your level of Japanese communication ability? Please select one:
- Please provide your current visa (residence) status.
Written answers (12)
- Please indicate your second-choice job position, if any (only from currently available openings).
- If you were referred by an employee, please write the employee’s name. If not applicable, please enter ‘none.’
- Please enter your current (most recent) monthly salary. (Enter the total monthly amount.)
- Please indicate the allowances in your current (most recent) position. Please provide a breakdown of the above amount (e.g., base salary, allowances, overtime pay, etc.). For overtime pay, please also specify the type (hourly-based, discretionary, fixed [XX hours], etc.).
- Please indicate your current (or most recent) annual bonus.
- Please indicate your current (or most recent) annual salary.
- Please indicate your desired annual salary.
- Please answer the following questions as supplementary information regarding your desired annual salary. If you have any preferences or constraints regarding the balance between monthly salary and bonuses, please specify. (e.g., “I would like to secure a monthly salary of ¥XX,” “I do not prefer a compensation structure with a high bonus ratio,” etc.) Please also state your minimum acceptable annual salary (including whether you have a non-negotiable threshold and the amount).
- If you selected ‘Event/Other’ above, please provide specific details. If not applicable, please enter ‘none.’
- If you have a Japanese work visa, please enter its expiration date. If not applicable, please enter ‘none.’
- If you are already working with us, please enter your start month.
- note. If there is nothing in particular to mention, please enter ‘none.’