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Manga and Game Translation Project Manager(JP to EN / EN to JP)|マンガ・ゲームの翻訳案件管理(日英/英日) (expired)

Medibang Inc.

Medibang Inc.

Job ID
153523
Location
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Post date
Sep 10, 2024
Industry
Translation / Interpretation
Function
Proofreading
Work Type
Full Time / Entry Level
Salary
¥3.0M ~ ¥4.0M / Year

Requirements

  • English: Native level (preferred)
  • Japanese: Business level (preferred)
  • Must currently reside in Japan
  • Permission to work in Japan(日本での就労許可)
  • Visa sponsorship available

Description

[About the MediBang Translation Team]
Our company is engaged in the international distribution business, which includes translating content such as manga, webtoon, games, and anime, as well as distributing them to platforms worldwide.
For this position, we are seeking members to perform management tasks such as assigning translation and typesetting tasks for Japanese ⇔ English localization of content, managing progress according to schedules, and quality control of deliverables.
This is a rewarding job where you can interact with manga, one of Japan’s proudly exported forms of entertainment content, while also developing management skills, even if you’re starting without prior experience.

[Job Responsibilities]
Quality control of translated content (checking and correcting translations, proofreading, and typesetting)
Management of external partners (cost, quality, resources)
Production progress management of translations
Proofreading translations and grading translation tests
Identifying and improving issues in work processes

[Required Qualifications]
- Native-level English proficiency
- Business-level Japanese conversation skills (equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher)
- Permission to work in Japan (work visa, permanent resident status, spouse of Japanese national, or permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted for up to 28 hours per week, etc.). We will support work visa renewal procedures after joining the company.

[Preferred Qualifications]
- Interest in Japanese subcultures such as manga, anime, and games
- Regularly reads manga or plays games
- Experience in localizing or translating games or manga
- Work experience at a translation company
- Ability to use Photoshop or InDesign (basic level is acceptable)

[Desired Personal Qualities]
- Ability to work proactively to achieve team results

[Benefits and Welfare]
- Commuting expenses provided
- Full social insurance coverage (employment, workers’ compensation, health, and pension)
- Membership in the Kanto IT Software Health Insurance Association
- Casual dress code
- On-site convenience store
- Free space available
- Work visa acquisition support (*conditions apply)

[Selection Process]
Application → Document screening (translation test) → Interview (face-to-face/multiple rounds) → Offer

[Working Hours and Days]
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Complete two-day weekends (Saturday and Sunday off)
- Public holidays off

[Annual Salary]
3 to 4 million yen (determined based on experience and skills)

[Required Documents]
Please submit the following documents when applying.
1. Resume in Japanese
2. Work history document in Japanese
3. Copies of front and back of residence card

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【MediBang TraDe 事業部について】
当社は、日本語のマンガ作品やゲーム作品を海外のストアに翻訳、配信する海外配信事業を行っています。現在、2,000以上のコンテンツを50を超える海外ストアから100カ国以上へ配信しています。

日本語のマンガやゲームを英語にローカライズしていただける方を募集しています。
英語ネイティブレベルかつ、日本語ビジネスレベル(日本語能力試験N2以上目安)で、マンガやゲームが好きな方歓迎します!

【具体的な仕事内容】
・翻訳済みコンテンツの品質管理(翻訳・校正・写植のチェック及び修正)
・外部パートナー管理(原価、品質、リソース)
・翻訳の制作進行管理
・翻訳の校正や翻訳テストの採点


【必須条件】
・英語ネイティブレベル
・ビジネスレベルの日本語会話ができる方(JLPT N2レベル相当以上)
・日本での就労許可をお持ちの方(就労ビザ、永住者、日本人配偶者、週28時間以内の資格外活動など)。入社後就労ビザの更新手続きはサポートいたします。

【歓迎条件】
・マンガ、アニメ、ゲームなど日本のサブカルチャーが好きな方
・マンガを日常的に読む方又はゲームを日常的にプレイしている方
・ゲームやマンガのローカライズ・翻訳経験のある方
・Photoshop又はInDesignが使用できる方(基礎レベルでOK)

【待遇・福利厚生】
・通勤交通費支給
・各種社会保険完備(雇用・労災・健康・厚生年金)
・関東ITソフトウェア健康保険組合加入
・服装自由
・オフィスコンビニ完備
・フリースペースあり
・就労ビザ取得サポート(※諸条件あり)

【選考フロー】
応募→書類選考(翻訳テスト実施)→面接(対面/複数回)→内定

【勤務時間・曜日】
・平日10:00〜19:00
・完全週休2日制 (土・日)
・祝日休み

【年俸】
300〜400万円(ご経験・スキルを考慮して決定いたします。)

【必要書類】
応募時にこちらの書類をご提出ください。
1. 履歴書(日本語)
2. 職務経歴書(日本語)
3. 在留カードのコピー(両面)

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