Japanese-to-US English Freelance Video Game Localizers

Japanese-to-US English Freelance Video Game Localizers at Terra — Remote

  • Company: Terra
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Posted: 2026-08-24

About this role

Remote position open to candidates located in the United States.

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
  • 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.
Learn more about us: https://terralocalizations.com/

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