Job Requirements

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience as a Japanese interpreter/translator in any industry.
• Candidates who are native or fluent Japanese speakers with working experience in a Japanese business environment are also encouraged to apply.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1.
• English proficiency equivalent to CEFR C1 or above.
• Strong interpretation skills and proven experience in verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and content editing abilities.
• Familiarity with translation software is an advantage.
• Interest or experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Experience in project coordination or management is an added benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Translate documents, specifications, presentations, feedback, reports, and emails between Japanese and English.
• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during meetings and discussions between Japanese expatriates/clients and local staff.
• Support Japanese expatriates with real-time interpretation during daily interactions.
• Assist in recruitment activities, including interpreting during candidate interviews.
• Maintain a high standard of translation and interpretation quality while adhering to deadlines.
• Ensure translated or interpreted content accurately reflects the original message and tone.
• Proofread translations to ensure correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and clarity of communication.