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Nintendo

CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

May act as liaison with Japanese developers and assists in scheduling and planning. * Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning. * Performs ...

Nintendo

CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

May act as liaison with Japanese developers and assists in scheduling and planning. * Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning. * Performs ...

Career Site

Japanese Translator

Marion, IL

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

SUMMARY This position supports the Production Engineering and General Administration functions by providing technical interpretation and translation between Japanese and English. The role facilitates ...

Aisin Corporation

Japanese Translator

Marion, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

SUMMARY This position supports the Production Engineering and General Administration functions by providing technical interpretation and translation between Japanese and English. The role facilitates ...

Panasonic

Translator I Japanese / English

De Soto, KS · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

... Japanese expatriates and domestic staff * Compose and translate emails, reports, and other ... Collaborate closely with production, construction, and engineering teams to support communication ...

ADVICS

Japanese/English Translator

Lagrange, GA · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

... Process Engineering and Quality Assurance). Receive and submit assignments electronically. Use ... Support Japanese and American Executives. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job ...

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CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

Nintendo

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 205 rated software companies

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pikmin and Splatoon across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
  • Provides verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls.
  • Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
  • May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency.
  • Creates translation workflow manuals and updates accordingly to department changes.
  • Receives briefings or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
  • May act as liaison with Japanese developers and assists in scheduling and planning.
  • Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning.
  • Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security policy and procedures.
  • Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
  • The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
  • Two to four years of related experience required.
  • Two years of translation experience.
  • Native level in verbal and written communication in English and Japanese.
  • Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
  • Extensive knowledge of video game software/hardware and industry.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration.
  • Interpretation experience strongly preferred.
  • Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
  • Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience.
  • Requires established skills to perform a range of routine activities; this may include application of administrative or analytical/technical skills.
  • Professional training in Translation/Interpretation or equivalent experience.
  • Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

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