Side is looking for a German Translator to bring video game worlds to life for players in the German market. You’ll join a multilingual localization team, handling a mix of translation and editing to ensure every line reflects the intended tone, style, and cultural nuance.
What You'll Do
- Undertake translation of in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts, and supporting materials in line with client guidelines.
- Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review, to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
- Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing and maintaining glossaries, style guides, and character profiles.
- Meet project deadlines and productivity targets while maintaining high quality within a pre-determined localization pipeline.
- Ensure consistency of tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
- Collaborate with fellow translators to review work for cohesion and logical content flow.
- Identify and resolve localization issues, including bugs found during testing.
- Use translation and project management tools to track progress and maintain workflow visibility.
- Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows.
- Assist in onboarding new translators and support candidate test evaluations.
- Work closely with clients on day-to-day language matters to keep content aligned.
- Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities.
- Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in both German and English.
- Strong cultural understanding of the German market.
- 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services.
- Solid command of CAT tools and familiarity with workflow platforms like JIRA and Plunet.
- Excellent linguistic accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong focus on consistency.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage independent tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills; adaptable to feedback and shifting project needs.
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Committed to upholding company policies, ISO quality standards, GDPR, and client confidentiality.
- Responsible work ethic, promoting safe and supportive working practices.
- Candidate must be located within the UK.
- Able to work on a fixed term contract as an internal translator.
Nice to Have
- Game localization experience.
Technical Stack
- memoQ, Trados, XTM, JIRA, Plunet
Team & Environment
Working as part of a multilingual localization team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
- Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes, and inclusion into an extensive social calendar.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
- Dedicated employee well-being program.
- Regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
- Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training, promotion, and progression opportunities.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates within the UK.
Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. We care about the well-being of our employees, empower our people, and offer a chance to learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming.
