Lotcheck Translation & Interpretation Specialist (m/f/d)

Level up! Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been providing a wide range of entertainment products and experiences since its founding in 1889, beginning with the manufacture and sale of Hanafuda playing cards. Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software. At Nintendo, we bring together employees with a wide range of characteristics and work together towards a common goal – to put smiles on the faces of people all over the world. Tasks Providing high-quality written translations between Japanese and English for Lotcheck-related documentation, reports, correspondence, and other business materials Delivering accurate interpretation support during video conferences, face-to-face meetings, workshops, and occasional business trips Facilitating effective communication between Japanese- and English-speaking stakeholders by ensuring the accurate transfer of meaning, tone, terminology, and context Supporting cross-functional and international collaboration by clarifying terminology, resolving language-related queries, and promoting mutual understanding Maintaining, updating, and continuously improving translation resources, including glossaries, terminology databases, style guides, and translation memories Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across translated and interpreted content in line with Nintendo's standards and Lotcheck requirements Contributing to smooth internal and external communication related to the testing and evaluation of game applications submitted to Nintendo Collaborating closely with colleagues across regions and departments to support business operations and communication needs Requirements Degree in translation, interpreting, linguistics, Japanese studies, or a related field, or several years of equivalent professional experience as a translator or interpreter Native-level proficiency in Japanese and excellent written and spoken English skills Excellent reading comprehension, writing, proofreading, and editing skills, combined with meticulous attention to detail Open-minded, logical, and proactive working style, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across cultures and regions Confident user of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools Ability to research and apply technical, game-related, and company-specific terminology accurately and consistently Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines reliably High sense of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive business information Experience with memoQ or other CAT tools and translation memory systems Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application in English, including your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.