In this role, you will adapt in-game content linguistically and culturally, preserving the original tone, intent, and immersive experience across multiple languages and regions.

Why Collaborate with Lilt?

• Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
• Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
• Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
• Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
• Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
• Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.

What to Consider Before Applying

Not ideal as a full time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream. As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.

• Localize in-game text, UI, dialogue, subtitles, and narrative content for target languages while maintaining tone, style, and context.
• Ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity by adapting content appropriately for regional audiences.
• Review and edit localized content for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Support the maintanance of glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.
• Work with localization QA teams to identify and resolve linguistic bugs in-game.
• Provide feedback on localization pipelines and suggest improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with language teams.

• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR.
• A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR.
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• 3+ years demonstrable experience in localizing game video content.
• UlContent/menus
• Mission text.
• Non-Player Character (NPC) ambient dialogue.
• Locked cutscene subtitle blocks.
• Transcreation experience specifically within the gaming sector, translating NBA-related content for video games.
• Familiarity with game engines and localization pipelines.
• Knowledge of scripting formats (e.g., XML, JSON) is a plus.
• Passion for video games, especially sports, action, or narrative-driven titles.

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible countries: Japan

• Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.