Japanese Translator

About SiGMA Group Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malta, SiGMA Group now employs over 350 professionals across across global offices, including Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, Brazil, and the Philippines. SiGMA is a global leader in gaming, emerging tech, affiliate marketing, events, and media, best known for its marquee summits like SiGMA Malta and iGaming Academy. The company’s culture champions inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and philanthropic impact under its SiGMA Foundation initiative. Responsibilities Accurately translate and localize written documents, audio recordings, or spoken conversations from English into Japanese and from Japanese into English. Create and synchronize subtitles for audio-visual material and online presentations. Research and apply industry-specific and gaming-related terminology consistently. Render the message and meaning of the source text into the target text. Proofread and review translated content to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and quality. Edit content while maintaining its original format (e.g., font and structure) Collaborate with project managers, editors, and developers to meet project goals and deadlines. Requirements and skills Proven professional experience as a gaming translator or localization specialist. Native-level Japanese proficiency and strong professional proficiency in English. Excellent understanding of cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and gaming terminology in both languages. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure. Strong attention to detail. Familiarity with WordPress is advantageous. Experience with content editing, localization, or CAT tools is highly desirable. Degree or relevant certification in translation, linguistics, or language studies is advantageous. Availability to work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with flexibility to meet deadlines. Why SiGMA Group? Grow with us – Be part of SiGMA’s global expansion and make your mark. Free iGaming Academy access – Learn the ins and outs of the industry with access to courses. Travel perks – Visit our international offices and attend industry events worldwide. Performance rewards – High performers are recognized and fast-tracked with annual reviews and bi-yearly performance checks ins. Interest-free car loan after probation (T&Cs apply)