Responsibilities
- Translate and adapt in-game text, user interfaces, dialogue, subtitles, and story elements to maintain original tone, style, and context for French-speaking players.
- Ensure localized content respects cultural nuances and is appropriate for regional audiences in France.
- Review and refine translated materials to guarantee linguistic accuracy, consistency, and high quality.
- Assist in developing and maintaining language resources such as glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.
- Collaborate with QA teams to detect and correct language-related issues within the game environment.
- Offer insights on improving localization workflows to enhance efficiency and output quality.
- Coordinate with other language specialists to ensure alignment across multilingual projects.
Benefits
- Set your own availability and workload as an independent contractor with no fixed schedules or supervision.
- Receive competitive compensation and timely payments without the hassle of invoice follow-ups.
- Work on meaningful projects involving advanced AI and language technology shaping the future of human-machine communication.
- Become part of a worldwide network of linguists and language experts advancing the field of translation.
- Expand your professional experience through diverse and innovative projects across multiple industries.
- Enjoy engaging work that aligns with your passion for language and localization.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
What to Consider Before Applying
- This role is not recommended as a full-time position or primary source of income due to fluctuating project availability, making it better suited for supplemental earnings.
- Applicants must commit to consistent availability; accepting a task requires reliable delivery of high-quality work on schedule.
- Geographic restrictions apply—contractors cannot be based in regions under international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own tax compliance, and professional advice is encouraged.
How to join our expert community
- Step 1: Submit your English-language resume or CV emphasizing experience in video game localization.
- Step 2: If necessary, complete a domain-specific assessment test based on your area of expertise.
- Step 3: Upon selection or successful test completion, finalize onboarding by submitting required forms, setting up payment details, and completing orientation steps.
AI in Hiring Process
- Artificial intelligence and automated systems may be used during recruitment to support résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis.
- These tools assist but do not replace human judgment—they are designed to improve fairness and efficiency in candidate evaluation.
- Final hiring decisions are always made by human recruiters.
- Candidates with concerns about AI use or who request accommodations can contact recruiting@lilt.com to discuss options, including opting out.
Other
- Not ideal as a full time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream.
- As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
- Requires reliable availability and commitment. Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery.
- Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
- If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit.
- Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions.
- As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations.
- We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.