Japanese Language Lead

TransPerfect

Japanese Language Lead providing linguistic support for localization of Japanese content. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure quality and cultural relevance in localization.

Posted 7/2/2026contractRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support localization delivery by providing linguistic and cultural facets for Japanese-language content
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, driving linguistic quality assurance, terminology development, and influencing the overall linguistic strategy
Conduct linguistic reviews of translated content to ensure terminology consistency, linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and natural flow across localized products
Comfortable working with Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
Ensure translations are grammatically, technically, stylistically, and culturally correct
Establish and maintain linguistic guidelines to uphold the highest quality standards
Provide linguistic quality feedback to the translation vendor and coordinate on linguistic changes
Review and reconcile vendor translations with in-country stakeholder feedback
Implement ongoing improvements to the localized product
Provide input on internationalization or design issues and improvements
Develop familiarity with supported apps and devices to ensure quality of terminology, tone, and style
Develop and maintain language resources, including a glossary and style guide
Communicate terminology changes to translation vendors and stakeholders
Work closely with software developers, UX designers, and product managers
Perform translations as needed for quick turnarounds
Provide cultural insights and recommendations to ensure that localized content resonates with the Japanese-speaking audience

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of related experience
Advanced degree or certificate in Translation, Interpretation, or a related field
Proven experience as a linguist or translation specialist, with a focus on Japanese – Native Japanese speaker required
Familiarity or past experience in the fields of payments, banking, finance, POS systems, and merchant apps is preferred
Strong understanding of software localization
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Working knowledge of translation platforms and language technology tools
Familiarity with Mac, Google Suite, JIRA, Adobe Acrobat, and other localization tools (e.g., TMS – Smartling, Atom text editor, screenshot annotation)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linguistic ReviewTerminology DevelopmentTranslation SpecialistCultural InsightsGlossary DevelopmentStyle Guide Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Certifications

Advanced Degree or Certificate in TranslationInterpretation