On-site Beijing Freelance Game Loc Linguist & LQA (EN>PTPT)
Transperfect
Beijing, CNPosted about 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
On-sitefreelance2+ years expLocalization
About TransPerfect Games
TransPerfect Games is a leading provider of bespoke and flexible videogame services, including localization and translation, functional and localization testing, certification testing, focus group and playtesting, player support and community management, cybersecurity and penetration testing, tool development, art design, game writing, GDPR consultancy, and voice-over recording.
Role overview
We are looking for
on-site freelance linguists
to support
game localization and linguistic QA
from
English into Portuguese Portuguese
. You will translate, revise, and perform LQA to ensure our game content is linguistically accurate, consistent, and culturally resonant for target players. You will work closely with developers and Localization Project Managers in a cross-functional environment.
What you will do
- Translate
in-game content
,
UI strings
,
narrative text
, and
marketing materials
from English into the target language (PTPT).
- Edit/revise localized content to ensure accuracy, fluency, terminology consistency, and style-guide compliance.
- Conduct
Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)
: identify, fix, and/or report issues such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, mistranslations, context inconsistencies, and UI constraints (e.g., truncation/length).
- Maintain the intended tone and voice while adapting for cultural differences and audience expectations.
- Provide linguistic and cultural input in creative/narrative discussions when needed.
- Coordinate with Localization PMs to meet timelines, manage deliverables, and maintain linguistic assets (glossaries, style guides, references).
What we are looking for
•
Native-level proficiency
in
Portuguese
(please specify in your application) and fluent English.
•
2+ years
of professional experience in
game localization
for the relevant language pair(s).
- Strong knowledge of target-market culture and the ability to localize creatively (not literal translation).
- Familiarity with localization tools and workflows (CAT tools, TMS/CMS).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong quality mindset.
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for gaming; familiarity with mobile gaming trends is a plus.
- Degree in Translation/Linguistics or a related field is a plus.
Engagement details
•
Contract type
Freelance (Independent Contractor Agreement, ICA)
•
Duration
3 months (high possibility of extension)
•
Working hours
APAC core business hours,
Mon–Fri, 8 hours/day
•
On-site
- Danling Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China
•
Start date
ASAP
Important note — work authorization
This is an
on-site role in Beijing
.
We do not provide visa sponsorship.
Candidates must have
legal authorization to work in China
.
Please submit
- CV/Resume
- Language(s) you can cover (EN>PTPT)
- Availability and expected start date
- Short summary of relevant game localization/LQA experience (titles/genres if possible)
- (Optional) Samples/portfolio (confidentiality-compliant)
What we are looking for
•
Native-level proficiency
in
Portuguese
(please specify in your application) and fluent English.
•
2+ years
of professional experience in
game localization
for the relevant language pair(s).
- Strong knowledge of target-market culture and the ability to localize creatively (not literal translation).
- Familiarity with localization tools and workflows (CAT tools, TMS/CMS).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong quality mindset.
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for gaming; familiarity with mobile gaming trends is a plus.
- Degree in Translation/Linguistics or a related field is a plus.
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Skills
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