Video Game Freelance Translator - Ukrainian

1 Week ago • 1 Years + • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Testronic's Localization Team seeks a freelance Ukrainian translator with at least one year of professional localization experience, including video game translation. Responsibilities include translating video game titles and updates, marketing materials, and proofreading/editing other translators' work. The ideal candidate is a native Ukrainian speaker, fluent in English, passionate about language and cultural nuances, and comfortable working with translation grids and MTPE in Phrase. The position is remote with flexible hours, offering project-based work via B2B contract.
Must have:
  • Native Ukrainian speaker
  • Fluent English
  • 1+ year localization experience
  • Video game translation experience
  • Phrase proficiency
  • MTPE capability
Good to have:
  • Translation/Localization education
  • Experience with translation grids
Perks:
  • Friendly work environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work
  • Phrase license provided
  • Project-based work

Job Details

Description

Currently, Testronic Localization Team is looking for an English into Ukrainian Language Expert who will:

  • Translate video games both full-titles (sometimes together in cooperation with other Linguists) and following game updates.
  • Occasionally translate marketing texts and materials related to video games.
  • Proofread and edit other translators’ work to ensure the text is of the best quality.

Requirements

  • A Native speaker of Ukrainian.
  • Fluent knowledge of English.
  • Language enthusiast attitude, passion about linguistic and cultural nuances.
  • Professional localization experience of more than 1 year (and at least some of translation experience in the video game industry is necessary).
  • Translation/Localization education background will be an asset.
  • Agreeableness to work on projects with translation grid applied (we provide fair % to cover the efforts).
  • Readiness to provide MTPE (Machine Translation Post Editing) service if the project requires it.
  • Ability to work in Phrase.
  • Responsiveness to e-mails, respecting agreed deadliness, quality oriented approach.
  • Freelance registration and ability to provide invoices.

Benefits

  • Friendly work environment.
  • Flexible working hours, independent and project-based job (freelancing B2B contract).
  • Opportunity to work remotely from any place (But please note that our LOC Team works in the CET time zone).
  • We provide the necessary license for Phrase, along with the guidelines.

If you are a freelance translator and video game enthusiast searching for new opportunities to expand your business, then you are the perfect match!

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About The Company

Leaders in Quality Assurance, Localization Services, Player Support, Compliance, and Certification, Testronic offers end-to-end Testing and QA solutions for the games industry. We're hiring! Visit our Careers page for all our open positions: https://careers.testroniclabs.com/. 

Testronic’s high standards have been protecting our clients and safeguarding the consumer experience since 1998. We ensure that our clients efficiently and securely deliver the highest quality consumer deliverables. Quality Matters to us. It has for 25 years. 

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