Game Localizer – Bring Colorful Games to Global Fans

Job Description
As part of our localization team, you’ll play a key role in helping our games reach fans worldwide. This role goes beyond translation—you’ll also support various aspects of the game development process.

Key Responsibilities:
・Translate and proofread game text from Japanese to English
・Perform in-game checks of English text
・Create and translate project documentation
・Communicate and coordinate with internal departments and external vendors
・Help define the localization direction and strategy for new projects

Why This Role is Special
Game narratives and text have a direct impact on the player's experience. At Colorful Palette, we value creative adaptation that stays faithful to the original text while making it resonate with global audiences.

Contract Duration
Renewable contract based on performance and ability Maximum contract duration of 2 years (up to 3 renewals), with the potential for full-time employment

Salary
Annual salary between ¥4,044,000 and ¥6,000,000 Salary adjustment based on performance review twice a year Regarding employment type, you may be offered a position as a full-time or contract employee There are opportunities to transition to a full-time employee

Location
Abema Towers, 40-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042

Working Hours
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Holidays and Time Off
・5-day workweek with weekends and national holidays off
・Summer vacation (3 days, to be taken between July 1 and the end of November)
・Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
・Paid annual leave (10 days in the first year)
・Maternity and childcare leave
・Special leave for weddings, funerals, and other personal events

Benefits
・Commuting allowance
・Congratulatory and condolence payments
・Housing subsidy
- ¥30,000/month for contract and full-time employees living within 2 train stops of Shibuya Station
- ¥50,000/month for full-time employees who have worked at any CyberAgent Group company for over 5 years (regardless of location)
・Performance-based incentive programs
・Breakfast and dinner subsidy service
・On-site cafeteria and café
・Massage service
・On-site flu vaccinations
・Club activities
・Free cup-style vending machines and water dispensers

Insurance Coverage
Health insurance, pension, employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance

Smoking Policy
No smoking indoors

Requirements

Must-Haves:
・Native-level English proficiency
・Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2
・A genuine passion for Japanese and Western games, manga, and entertainment

Nice-to-Haves:
・Experience localizing games, anime, or other entertainment content
・Deep knowledge of global pop culture (TV, movies, games, etc.)
・Strong interest in mobile games

Recruitment Process
1.Document Screening
2.Translation Test
3.First Interview
4.Second Interview
5.Final Interview
6.Job Offer
Note: Some interview steps may be conducted more than once.

Application Materials
・Japanese resume (履歴書) (in PDF format, separate from the application form; any format is acceptable)
・Japanese work history/CV (職務経歴書)
・Portfolio (if available; if over 30MB, please share via URL)