Keywords Studios is an international service provider in the global video games industry, with studios in Dublin, Tokyo, Seattle, Montreal, Rome, Barcelona, LA, Singapore and more. Working on a worldwide basis, we provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to prominent video game developers and publishers alike.

Our Tokyo office is bilingual (Japanese/English) and known for its casual, flat, and inclusive culture. We value work-life balance and have recently moved to a new office with views of Shinjuku and Mt. Fuji.

With a diverse team of international staff, our workplace is ideal for those who want to thrive in a global environment and collaborate with fellow gamer colleagues from various backgrounds.

Job Description:

• Verify the linguistic accuracy and quality of in-game English text while playing video games.
• Identify and report linguistic bugs (such as grammatical errors or unnatural expressions) using our bug tracking system.
• Execute re-tests on fixes to ensure issues are properly resolved.
• Provide feedback to improve game quality and user experience.

Condition:

• Employment Type: Monthly, project-based contract
• Hourly Wage: Starting from ¥1,300
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break) *Some projects may offer flexible working hours

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Deep understanding of local cultural and linguistic nuances (e.g., slang, tone, context) for English-speaking markets.
• Must currently reside in the Tokyo area and be able to work on-site at the office.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Japan. (Tourist visas will not be considered, and we will not sponsor any types of visas.)
• Basic working proficiency with standard PC software.
• Comfortable and effective working in a multicultural team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in English or Japanese
• Prior professional experience in LQA or game testing.
• Familiarity with industry-standard bug tracking tools.
• Professional experience within the gaming industry.

Benefits

• Commuting expenses covered (up to ¥30,000/month)
• Casual dress code
• Internal events and team-building activities
• Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse, international team
  

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to reach out to candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office