Expert Translator

The role entails precise translation of popular video game content and related text from English to Tagalog/Filipino following product-specific guidelines to ensure high linguistic quality and adherence to relevant conventions. Whether translating directly or reviewing translations, the role will collaborate with a team to produce top-quality localized content.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Create or assist in creating glossaries and style guides following pre-defined guidelines from the client.
• Create or assist in creating style guide documents
• Carry out translation work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
• Carry out revision work following provided guidelines and instructions, including First Party terminology.
• Accomplished all work meeting the outlined deadlines and industry standard productivity figures.
• Provide linguistic feedback for work carried out externally.
• Work as part of a large team of translators or revisers.

Requirements

1. Experience in the translation industry (video games specific or entertainment media experience is a plus) or proven use of language skills in a professional environment.
2. Excellent knowledge of business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office)
3. Knowledge of CAT tools (memoQ is a plus)
4. Experience working with TMS software (Plunet/XTRF) preferred but not required
5. Clear and effective English communication skills (verbal and written)
6. Demonstrates proactivity
7. Good organisation and problem-solving skills
8. Keeps a “can do” attitude and positive thinking

Benefits

Who we are:

PTW is a provider of custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Entalize. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio.

Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players.

In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world.