Side

Translator

• Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.
• Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
• Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.
• Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc.
• About the role
• Side is currently recruiting a German Translator for our global translation operation. We're looking for candidates with advanced language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge of German.
• You will be responsible for correctly translating video game content and acting as an interpreter to change other associated text into German from English. You will follow product-specific guidelines to ensure the maximum linguist quality and adherence to all relevant conventions. You will be working as part of a team of language specialists to produce high-quality translations, either by translating yourself or reviewing documentation.
• Key Responsibilities
• Translate in-game text, UI, legal, and supporting materials in line with client guidelines, First Party terminology, and established tone and style.
• Revise and review translations to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and natural flow.
• Meet project deadlines and uphold quality standards within an established localization pipeline.
• Ensure consistent tone, voice, and terminology across all content and game components.
• Create, maintain and update glossaries, style guides, and character profiles based on predefined frameworks.
• Perform consistency and terminology checks after updates to maintain quality across game versions.
• Collaborate within a team of translators to allocate work based on text familiarity and logical content flow.
• Identify and fix localization bugs, including post-release issues and bugs flagged during testing or legal review.
• Track personal progress using translation software and project management tolls (e.g memoQ, JIRA, client-specific tools).
• Enter, monitor and respond to localization queries relevant to the target language, based on team workflows.
• Assist with onboarding and workflow guidance to new translators on language-specific tools and project norms.
• Support candidate test evaluation and occasionally contribute to test updates in collaboration with the team.

English-German Translator