As a leading game localization company, we offer integrated text, audio localization and localization QA for all regions, languages and platforms, ensuring a fully authentic offering for players worldwide.
Our global footprint across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas enables us to run 24-hour follow-the-sun workflows, our professional translators and game developers continue to work on your project around the clock, delivering on even the most challenging timelines.
The team at Keywords Studios handle media localization and translation services for any project size, from indie to AAA games. We help you speak to global audiences by translating your games for your target language and dialect, and ensure expert quality control throughout the game development and translation process through both technology solutions and human oversight.

The German Game Linguist role is to translate from English into German in game content. This role requires excellent language skills, creativity, and a passion for Games.

This position is In-house working on a client specific project expected to last 1 year, with potential for longer commitment. The role requires working at our Keywords office for the full duration of the project. Our office is located at Parque empresarial 22@, Carrer de Fluvià, 65, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team focusing on in game content for a leading games publisher!

What you’ll do

• Translate, review, and polish in-game and non-in-game content from English into German, maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Own the linguistic quality of your work, ensuring every line sounds natural, engaging, and true to the game’s world.
• Collaborate closely with fellow linguists to deliver consistent and player-friendly translations.

Requirements

• Native-level German speaker (a must!)
• A genuine passion for video games and storytelling.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or copywriting — or equivalent experience.
• Excellent German writing style with strong English skills.
• A self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• A collaborative spirit with strong interpersonal skills.

Why join Keywords Studios?

• Be part of an international team shaping game experiences for millions of players worldwide.
• Work onsite in our Barcelona studio, surrounded by the city’s vibrant culture, sunshine, and energy.
• Relocation bonus available for candidates moving from outside Spain.
• A permanent, stable role with opportunities to grow your career in the gaming industry.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity and creativity thrive.

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Contract: 1 year FTC (renewable), Full-Time

Ready to bring worlds to life in German? Apply now and join us in Barcelona!

We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English

Benefits

Keywords International is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

At KWS, we value and encourage diversity in all its forms. We foster an inclusive environment and give special priority to the inclusion of people with disabilities, convinced that diversity enriches and strengthens us as a team. This is why a valid disability certificate will be highly valued.

Keywords Studios is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty and to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge and experience. Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process.

By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Europe, Spain, Barcelona

Area of Work: Localization

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: 1 year FTC

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office