Italian & Japanese speaking Video Games Translator

• Job Reference:P87447
• Date Posted:28 May 2026
• Recruiter:The Language Business
• Location:London
• Remote Working:Some remote working possible
• Salary:£40,000 to £55,000
• Bonus/Benefits:Excellent benefits
• Sector:Translation
• Language(s):Italian
• Work Hours:Full Time
• Contact:Jonathan Grimes
• Email:jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
• Telephone:07902 635305

Job Description

Video Games Translators - Italian & Japanese speaking


Languages
Italian to mother tongue + fluent Japanese


Location
London (hybrid) or Remote


Company Overview
Our client is a world-leading video games and media entertainment studio renowned for delivering globally recognized video games, apps, and entertainment brands. This is your chance to work at the forefront of the entertainment industry with a dynamic and creative global team.


Role Overview
We are hiring for an Italian and Japanese speaking Translator to the localisation of a wide range of content, including video games, websites, mobile apps, and product packaging, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and linguistic quality for Italian speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate and proofread video game content and related media from Japanese into Italian
• Collaborate with editors, project coordinators, and localisation managers to ensure consistent high-quality translations
• Work on a variety of media formats and platforms, maintaining brand tone and style
• Manage glossaries and translation memories
• Ensure deadlines are met across multiple simultaneous projects

Candidate Requirements

• Native-level Italian  + fluency in Japanese
• Previous video game  translation experience - essential
• Strong attention to detail and cultural nuance
• Experience with CAT tools, especially MemoQ, and ability to learn new software
• Creative, collaborative, and able to work under pressure in a team environment
• Experience with managing existing glossaries and localisation workflows

Salary, working hours, benefits

• £39,000 – £59,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 17:30 (1-hour lunch break)
• Flexible working options: office-based or fully remote
• Work with a passionate international team in a fast-paced entertainment environment
• Opportunities for career development and involvement in globally launched entertainment products

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

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