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Portuguese (EU) Video Game Translator

On-site in Málaga·Full-time·Added 12 days ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Localsoft

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Málaga
Contract: Temporary contract, full-time hours
Relocation: A relocation package
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Able to participate in a temporary project based in Málaga
English with full working proficiency
Excellent native language skills
University degree in Translation plus 2 years of full-time translation/editing experience in the games industry or 5 years of full-time translation/editing experience in the games industry (or similar)
Capacity to work in a multicultural, dynamic and deadline-driven office environment
Able to follow instructions, checklists and glossaries
Able to localize a minimum of 2000-2500 words per day with the highest quality standards and respecting deadlines
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, proactive and positive "can do" attitude
IT literacy: Microsoft Office suite and CAT tool

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Opportunity to work with a professional international team in a friendly work environment
Opportunity to work with renowned clients (publishers/developers)
Cafeteria
Soft drinks and fresh fruit
Relocation support

The role

We are currently hiring experienced English to Portuguese (European) video game translators for temporary in-house AAA game translation projects to work in a team in our HQ in Málaga, Spain.

If you have excellent linguistic skills and experience with video game localization projects or other creative subjects, we would like to hear from you! As a video game translator you will be localizing games to your native language ensuring that the highest quality standards are met at all times.

What you'll do

Follow established processes and project instructions
Take full ownership of each phase in the project life cycle
Successfully complete tasks and deadlines to the highest standards
Support and help other team members
Be aligned with Localsoft's confidentiality and security policy

Visit

Visit: www.localsoftgames.com

About Localsoft

Localsoft is a game localization company headquartered in Málaga, Spain. The company specializes in adapting video games for international markets, providing services such as translation, cultural adaptation, and quality assurance for the gaming industry. They work with major game developers and publishers to bring their titles to Spanish-speaking audiences and other global markets.

Localsoft's operations are centered in Málaga, where they have built a strong team of linguists and localization specialists. For international professionals, the company offers an opportunity to work in a specialized and growing sector of the gaming industry, with a strong focus on linguistic quality and cultural adaptation. Their work environment is likely collaborative and project-based, with a strong emphasis on language skills and attention to detail.

Industry: Game Localization
Employees: 200
Headquarters: Málaga, Spain
In Spain: Málaga
Website: localsoft.com

Good to know if you are moving

Based in Málaga, a city with a growing tech and creative scene, offering a pleasant lifestyle on the Costa del Sol.
Specializes in game localization, a niche field within the broader tech industry, offering a unique career path for language and gaming enthusiasts.
The company works with major international game studios, providing exposure to global projects.
As a localization company, the work is project-based, offering a dynamic environment with varied tasks.
The company is likely to value language skills and cultural knowledge, making it a good fit for multilingual professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

Localsoft, S.L. is a world-class localization company offering translation, testing and audio services. From our headquarters in the Málaga TechPark in Málaga, Spain, we operate both locally and internationally with clients from many different business areas, including leading brands in the Games, IT, Legal and Business industries.