English Game Localization Testers (short-term contract)

Keywords Studios is an international service provider in the global video games industry, with studios in Dublin, Tokyo, Seattle, Montreal, Rome, Barcelona, LA, Singapore and more. Working on a worldwide basis, we provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to prominent video game developers and publishers alike.

Our Tokyo office is bilingual (Japanese/English) and known for its casual, flat, and inclusive culture. We value work-life balance and have recently moved to a new office with views of Shinjuku and Mt. Fuji.

With a diverse team of international staff, our workplace is ideal for those who want to thrive in a global environment and collaborate with fellow gamer colleagues from various backgrounds.

Job Description:

• Verify the linguistic accuracy and quality of in-game English text while playing video games.
• Identify and report linguistic bugs (such as grammatical errors or unnatural expressions) using our bug tracking system.
• Execute re-tests on fixes to ensure issues are properly resolved.
• Provide feedback to improve game quality and user experience.

Condition:

• Employment Type: Monthly, project-based contract
• Hourly Wage: Starting from ¥1,300
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break) *Some projects may offer flexible working hour
• Workplace: In-office, Suginami-ku, Tokyo

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Deep understanding of local cultural and linguistic nuances (e.g., slang, tone, context) for English-speaking markets.
• Must currently reside in the Tokyo area and be able to work on-site at the office.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Japan. (Tourist visas will not be considered, and we will not sponsor any types of visas.)
• Basic working proficiency with standard PC software.
• Comfortable and effective working in a multicultural team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in English or Japanese
• Prior professional experience in LQA or game testing.
• Familiarity with industry-standard bug tracking tools.
• Professional experience within the gaming industry.

Benefits

• Commuting expenses covered (up to ¥30,000/month)
• Casual dress code
• Internal events and team-building activities
• Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse, international team
  

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to reach out to candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office