Traditional Chinese Localization Specialist - Osaka at SNK

About The Role

# Traditional Chinese Localization Specialist - Osaka
> SNK · Osaka, Japan · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-28
**Workplace:** on_site
## Description

Translate in-game text, promotional material, and press releases
Create and update the SNK Traditional Chinese style guide and game glossaries
Proofread/edit translated text to ensure quality
Raise culturally sensitive issues for discussion within the localization team
Check implemented text in-game for context and mistranslations
Handle bug fixes
Collaborate with other companies’ developers as necessary for crossover characters and events

## Requirements

Must-have

Native speaker of Chinese (expertise in Traditional Chinese a must)
3 years of localization experience (preferably in game localization)
Business level Japanese (JLPT level N1 or equivalent)
Ability to organize and multitask over multiple projects
Ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders within the localization team
Experience with Confluence, Microsoft Office, or similar software
Experience with memoQ or similar translation memory software
Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking software

Nice-to-have

Business level English (TOEIC 800 and above or equivalent)
Familiarity with SNK games
Awareness of the Chinese gaming market and culture

Ideal candidate

Works well within a culturally and linguistically diverse environment
Is proactive and inquisitive with an ability to quickly grasp complex situations
Has a flexible and collaborative outlook on their work
Loves games and other forms of entertainment such as anime, manga, and movies

\*We do not sponsor overseas visas at this time
\*We do not sponsor domestic or overseas relocation at this time
## Benefits

Free drinks available in the office
Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
Seminar and training support programs
Special allowance for dedicated development roles
Employee referral program
Annual health check-up
Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Influenza vaccination support
Employee consultation service
Access to comprehensive welfare club services
Full social insurance coverage
Retirement allowance system

Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!
### **Working Hours**
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)
Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.
### **Holidays & Leave**

Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
_Approximately 125 annual holidays_
Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)

### **Compensation**