# English Localization Specialist - Osaka

> SNK · Osaka, Japan · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Description**

-   Translate in-game text, promotional material, and press releases
-   Create and update the SNK English style guide and game glossaries
-   Adapt and adjust English lore as necessary
-   Proofread/edit translated text to ensure quality
-   Prep for and attend voice recording sessions
-   Raise culturally sensitive issues for discussion within the localization team
-   Check implemented text in-game for context and mistranslations (LQA)
-   Handle bug fixes
-   Collaborate with other companies’ developers as necessary for crossover characters and events

## Requirements

**Must-have:**

-   Native speaker of English
-   3 years of localization experience (preferably in game localization)
-   Business level Japanese (JLPT level N1 and above 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:**

-   English dubbing voice direction experience
-   Familiarity with SNK games
-   Awareness of the English-speaking 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

## 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)

### **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**

-   Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.

### **Insurance**

-   Health insurance
-   Welfare pension insurance
-   Employment insurance
-   Workers’ compensation insurance

### **Retirement Benefits**

-   Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)

### **Retirement Age**

-   Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available

### **Additional Notes**

-   Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.

## Apply

[Apply at SNK](https://apply.workable.com/snk/j/0714382086/apply)

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