Creative writer or linguist for Game Stories –Simplified Chinese into Japanese (Remote)

We are looking for **a Japanese-native vendor** for an exciting **game localization project**, you will re-write and localize story-rich game scripts from **Simplified Chinese into Japanese** – with the freedom to make the prose shine, not just convey meaning. If you have a portfolio of original stories, novels, or scripts, and an avid gamer, we want to hear from you. **Important information:** a. This position is on a freelance contract. b. Duration: Specific duration will be discussed with PM later(estimated 3 months, with potential extension for long-term cooperation) c. Working hours (preferred, but not mandatory): Core Business Hours in APAC, Mon. – Fri. d. Set-up: **remote** * * * **Responsibilities:** a. Translate/Localize and perform creative writing for gaming contents from Simplified Chinese to Japanese. b. Collaborate closely with the localization team and development team – communicate translation needs, help resolve issues during the translation process. **Requirements:** a. **Native/**Native-level **Japanese** (Japanese nationals strongly preferred). b. **Prior experience in copy writing and creative writing in Japanese**. Writing original stories, novels, books or scripts is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on creative writing skills and imaginative thinking. c. ACTIVE GAMER – you **must have played story-driven/narrative**-heavy games. You understand common gaming jargon, UI terms, and player psychology. d. **Basic to intermediate Chinese reading ability**. e. **Experience working for a variety of game types or genres**. **Please apply via email:** a. your latest CV attached (in English) b. your creative/Copy writing portfolio or experience. Attach samples of your original stories, novel excerpts, scripts, or game narrative drafts (PDF or links). c. your gaming experience, including: story-driven/narrative game playing experience (titles, hours and etc), game related working experience for LQA, localization or other service in details. d. desired hourly rate. In your email, please put **“ ZHCN-JA Gaming Remote” in the email subject** and send to siyou.yu@transperfect.com**.**