Language Training Specialist – Japanese

Notion

Notion localization specialist improving Japanese Customer Education training quality. Reviewing localized courses, quizzes, and LMS implementation while coordinating vendors and enablement teams.

Posted 8/14/2026contractTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Japanese localization QA, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and cultural nuance in training content. Proficient in managing localization workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance learner outcomes and translation quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Japanese Localization QALocalization WorkflowsProject Management SkillsNative-Level Japanese Language ExpertiseELearning Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Localization QA StandardsQuality AssessmentTerminology AccuracyCultural Nuance EvaluationGlossary DevelopmentStyle Guide CreationQA ChecklistsTechnical Implementation QAContent Review ProcessesTranslation Quality Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStructured Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ELearning Authoring ToolsLMS EnvironmentsSkilljarParta

Industry Keywords

SaaSCustomer EducationPartner EnablementTraining ContentVendor Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and apply Japanese localization QA standards across training content, checking accuracy, clarity, tone, terminology, and cultural nuance
Support development of glossaries, style guides, QA checklists, review processes, and localization assets
Serve as a go-to partner for translation questions involving Notion concepts, product terminology, and training context
Support QA of technical implementation in eLearning authoring tools and LMS environments, including course files, quizzes, and answer selections
Coordinate with Customer Education, Partner Enablement, Localization, and vendors on priorities, timelines, translation progress, and quality expectations
Identify workflow risks and recommend improvements to translation quality and time-to-launch
Document repeatable processes for training and help center localization
Help improve learner trust, comprehension, launch readiness, and regional enablement outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced in localization workflows, including vendor collaboration, review cycles, glossaries, style guides, QA rubrics, and linguistic QA
Experience with Japanese localization QA, ideally for SaaS, technical training, customer education, or partner enablement content
Native-level Japanese language expertise
Ability to assess translated content for quality, clarity, terminology accuracy, cultural nuance, and learner comprehension
Familiarity with eLearning or LMS tools
Experience with platforms such as Skilljar or Parta authoring tools is a plus
Comfort working with technical or product-specific terminology
Strong attention to detail in learner-facing content, quizzes, course setup, formatting, and implementation QA
Strong project management skills
Ability to bring structure to ambiguous areas
Strong Japanese market expertise and timezone overlap with Japan and Notion's International Experience team
Availability of 20 hours per week
Ability to work from one of Notion's offices on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Anchor Days) each week, subject to reasonable accommodations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to extend the 6-month contract
Remote work option for applicants with strong Japanese market expertise and timezone overlap with Japan and Notion's International Experience team
Reasonable accommodations during the application process
Equal opportunity employment