Localization Translator

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. The company's ever-growing line-up of shows include: March comes in like a lion, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, ERASED, The Asterisk War, OWARIMONOGATARI,KIZUMONOGATARI, GRANBLUE FANTASY, Eromanga Sensei, Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU, BLEND-S, Slow Start, and Record of Grancrest War. To learn more: http://aniplexusa.com/.

MUST BE BUSINESS PROFICIENT AND BILINGUAL IN JAPANESE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Localization Translator will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America. The ideal candidate must have a passion for Japanese anime and related culture. The ideal candidate must be bilingual speaker (English and Japanese) and have strong skills in reading, writing, and communication.

The position has a HYBRID schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Under the supervision of the department manager and leads, the candidate will perform the following duties:

• Translate text from Japanese to English

• Check translation accuracy between Japanese and English

• Assist with communication with domestic and oversea partners

• Assist with tracking localization progress and schedule

• Assist with quality assurance on physical and digital releases

• Any additional tasks as required by the department manager

• Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• Must be fluent in English and Japanese (English native speaker preferred)

• Must have achieved JLPT N1 certification or equivalent fluency

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant localization experience OR a minimum of 1-3 years of video game/anime/manga translation preferred

• Familiarity with TYPE-MOON properties is a significant bonus

• A strong enthusiasm for and passion for Anime

• Must have strong writing, reading and communication skills

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Be able to work under pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines

• Must be a team player

• Must be self-motivated, self-starter, confident, energetic, and creative

• Experience with live interpretation is a plus

Benefits:    

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.  

 What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs  

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children 

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 

• Short-term & long-term disability plans  

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave  

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting

• Education assistance and student loan programs   

Other Programs: 

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

• Referral bonuses (subject to