What You Will Do

• Execute test passes on localized builds to verify linguistic, functional, and visual accuracy
  
• Identify and log localization bugs—ranging from translation issues to UI problems—using detailed, reproducible steps
  
• Ensure consistency in spelling, grammar, terminology, tone, variable usage, and cultural appropriateness
  
• Edit or propose fixes to objective linguistic issues directly in text management systems (where applicable)
  
• Support glossary and style guide validation as part of broader quality review cycles
  
• Follow documented test plans and contribute to test case creation and improvement
  
• Assist in evaluating localization quality against first-party standards, platform-holder terminology, and branding requirements
  
• Review localization tickets or player reports, helping reproduce and escalate verified issues
  
• Participate in LQA team standups, bug triage, and milestone QA reviews
  
• Stay current on key project terminology and serve as a resource for your native language Japanese
  

Requirements

• Native fluency in your supported language Japanese
  
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  
• 0–2 years of experience in LQA, functional QA, translation, or related academic work
  
• Familiarity with QA and localization workflows, including bug logging and test execution
  
• Knowledge of JIRA, bug tracking platforms, or text management systems
  
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and version control platforms
  
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized, with a collaborative mindset
  
• Ability to work under deadlines, follow instructions, and ask questions when needed
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  

Bonus Points

• Exposure to localization or CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, XLOC)
  
• Experience with game consoles, mobile platforms, or game development terminology
  
• Familiarity with first-party certification standards (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft)
  
• Experience editing dubbing scripts or reviewing voiceover in your native language Japanese
  
• Passion for video games and cross-cultural storytelling

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