Japanese Translator

Chess.com · Japan · posted today ago

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About this role

About Us

Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.

We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 250M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!

We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.

About You

You are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and Japanese languages goes beyond simple fluency, allowing you to appreciate the nuances and structures that create precise, high-quality translations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are highly responsive, and have a knack for managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. With a strong background in professional translation and a high-level understanding of chess, you are the ideal candidate to ensure our content resonates perfectly with Japanese-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.

What you'll do

Help translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps (Chesscom Web & Mobile, ChessKid, Dr Wolf, etc).
Help translate marketing campaigns.
Help translate Coach analysis, Game Review, Courses, etc.
Translate & edit graphical assets.
Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.

Preferred Skills

Basic graphic editing skills.
Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Japanese.
Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
Native or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese.
Excellent communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness and the ability to work effectively on collaborative platforms like Slack.
Proven ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines, occasionally within a 24-48 hour turnaround time (sometimes including weekends/holidays).

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