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Solomon Page

Motion Designer / Editor

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Experience with tagging, localization, and templated workflows is highly preferred * Familiarity ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

Naughty Dog

Dialogue Editor (Contingent)

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$51.34 - $64.18/hr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... localization team to make sure collaboration between the various territories runs smoothly • ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance game localization editor in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Game Localization Editor vs Freelance Translator?

AspectFreelance Game Localization EditorFreelance Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, localization experience, editing skillsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications (e.g., ATA)
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, collaborative with developers and testersRemote, independent, often working with clients or agencies
Industry UsageVideo game industry, localization companiesVarious industries including legal, medical, technical, literary

While both roles require strong language skills, a Freelance Game Localization Editor focuses on refining and adapting game content for target audiences, ensuring cultural relevance and quality. A Freelance Translator primarily converts written content from one language to another. The editor's role involves editing and quality assurance within the gaming context, whereas the translator creates initial translations. Both roles are essential in localization projects but serve different stages of content development.

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Dialogue Editor (Contingent)

Dialogue Editor (Contingent)

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CA

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.  

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

This is a hybrid/ onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We've been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you'll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

The Dialogue Editor is responsible for ingesting recorded dialogue, editing, and selecting takes based on notes and direction from the Creative Director and/or Dialogue Lead. The takes are then passed onto the Dialogue Designer for implementation. From there, the coordinator is expected to level and master the files and do any work necessary to support the dialogue team as the files move through our pipeline.

What you will do:

        Edit VO sessions and select takes based on notes within the scripts

        Collaborate with Dialogue Designers to ensure assets are correctly implemented in-game

        Prepare and manage materials needed for recording VO sessions

        Provide assets and audio stems for the animation department

        Help master combat, story, and in-game cinematic voice assets

        Ensure the overall quality and implementation of all voice assets

        Support the localization team to make sure collaboration between the various territories runs smoothly

        Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What skills you will use:

        High degree of proficiency with any DAW (Pro Tools or Reaper preferred)

        Strong familiarity with spreadsheet applications (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers)

        Understanding of dialogue production pipelines in game development

        Must be extremely detail oriented and be able to manage tens of thousands of audio files

        At least 3 years of experience in professional audio editorial and at least 1 shipped title

Bonus Skills:

        Experience with creative processing on dialogue files

        Knowledge of VBA, Java, Python or other scripting languages

        Audio scripting and implementation experience

        Experience with Sound Design

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete a test.

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