Japanese-to-US English Freelance Video Game Localizers

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Worldwidevia TERRA CareersPosted Aug 24, 2026
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About this role

We are building a team of talented Japanese-to-US English translators, editors and MT post-editors to collaborate on exciting localization projects involving in-game and marketing-related content.

If you're passionate about video games and localization, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the quest and be part of something big!

Requirements

  • Native fluency in US English, with excellent command of Japanese
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  • 3 years of professional translation experience
  • Experience with video games and gaming culture
  • Familiarity with game localization workflows and CAT tools
  • Why Terra?
  • Work on high-profile game titles across genres
  • Flexible, fully remote freelance collaboration
  • Join a diverse, inclusive, and connected global team

About Terra Localizations

Terra Localizations is the video game–focused division of Terra, a global language services company founded over 15 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with headquarters in the U.S. and Spain. A certified women- and minority-owned enterprise, Terra brings together 200 employees and a global network of over 3,000 linguistic professionals to deliver translation, localization, voice-over, LQA, and more — fully remote, with 24/7 support across time zones.

If you're driven by a passion for connecting players through language, we'd love to hear from you.

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