French Linguist - Gaming
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SideGaming
UK, UK Business HoursContractMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- French, English
- Experience
- 1-3 years
- Required Skills
- Jira
Requirements
- Exceptional proficiency in French and English
- Strong cultural understanding of the French market
- 1-3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services
- Game localization experience preferred
- Solid command of CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, Trados, XTM, client-specific systems)
- Familiarity with workflow platforms (e.g., JIRA, Plunet)
- Excellent linguistic accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong focus on consistency
- Collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage independent tasks effectively
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Adaptable to feedback and shifting project needs
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines with a positive, proactive attitude
- Committed to upholding company policies, ISO quality standards, GDPR, and client confidentiality
- Responsible work ethic
- Promoting safe and supportive working practices
Responsibilities
- Undertake translation tasks, including in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style
- Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review of translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow
- Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing, maintaining, and updating glossaries, style guides, and character profiles within established ownership frameworks
- Meet project deadlines and productivity targets while maintaining high quality within a pre-determined localization pipeline
- Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components
- Collaborate with fellow translators to review work for cohesion and logical content flow
- Identify and resolve localization issues, including issues raised during review, and bugs found during testing
- Use translation and project management tools (e.g., memoQ, JIRA, client-specific systems) to track progress and maintain workflow visibility
- Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows
- Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project norms
- Support candidate test evaluations and contribute to test updates as needed
- Works closely with clients on day-to-day language matters, staying in constant communication to keep content aligned
- Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities
- Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies
- Comply with IT and HR procedures and ensure team-wide compliance
- Uphold ethical business practices, ensuring all actions align with the company's values
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