French Linguist (Remote) - Gaming (Hiring Immediately)

About the company

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

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About the role 

As a Linguist, you’ll play a key role in bringing video game worlds to life for players in French market. You’ll handle a mix of translation and editing tasks, ensuring that every line of text, from in-game dialogue to UI and legal materials, reflects the intended tone, style, and cultural nuance, using a creative translation approach as needed. Working as part of a multilingual localization team, you’ll help deliver high-quality, immersive experiences that resonate with players around the world.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Undertake translation tasks, including in-game text, UI, legally-relevant texts and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
• Carry out editorial tasks, including revision and review of translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
• Perform creative translation and localization tasks, including developing, maintaining, and updating glossaries, style guides, and character profiles within established ownership frameworks.
• 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 issues raised during review, and bugs found during testing.
• Use translation and project management tools (e.g., memoQ, JIRA, client-specific systems) to track progress and maintain workflow visibility.
• Enter, monitor, and respond to localization queries in accordance with team workflows.
• Assist in onboarding new translators, providing guidance on language-specific tools and project norms.
• Support candidate test evaluations and contribute to test updates as needed.
• Works closely with clients on day-to-day language matters, staying in constant communication to keep content aligned.
• Respond flexibly to evolving project requirements and priorities.

Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure team adherence to company Security, Confidentiality, and Health & Safety policies.
• Comply with IT and HR procedures and ensure team-wide compliance.
• Uphold ethical business practices, ensuring all actions align with the company's values.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Exceptional proficiency in both French and English.
• Strong cultural understanding of the French market.
• Able to work full time employee on fixed term contract.
• 1–3 years of experience in translation, localization, or related language services (game localization experience preferred).
• Solid command of CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, Trados, XTM, client-specific systems) and familiarity with workflow platforms (e.g., JIRA, 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 UK.

Benefits

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