Copywriter & Localization Coordinator

Copywriter & Localization Coordinator London, England

lowiro
Full Time London, England 22000 - 50000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About us

lowiro is a small, tightly knit team spread between London and Tokyo. We work hard to make great games and things that people truly love, reaching millions of players worldwide.

We have a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours (including required core hours) and a 3-day office 2-day WFH policy.

Our work environment includes:

  • Newly acquired private offices in London & Tokyo
  • Ability to work between the UK / Japan as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time starting, Full-time opportunity based on performance role tasked with providing text for use in apps, in documentation and in promotional materials as well as coordinating localization of text from English into the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) languages.

ANNUAL SALARY

4 - 8 Million JPY
* For Tokyo location.

22'000-50'000GBP / year
* For part-time role, calculated hourly.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Alongside your base pay, you will also be eligible for an annual bonus as well as:

  • Flexible work hours
  • A casual and friendly atmosphere amongst those with a passion for working on games
  • The ability to work remotely when necessary
  • The ability to work from London or Tokyo offices for part of the working year, at your discretion

REQUIREMENTS

  • Professional experience in copywriting in a variety of tones, as well as creative writing experience
  • Professional experience in coordinating with software or game project teams
  • A keen interest in localization quality of story content
  • A keen interest in games and media in Japan as well as an understanding of the Game Market
  • Weekday availability

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE

You will be tasked with creating text for all announcements and for promotional materials, as well as the majority of in-app tutorials/messages, game UI and elements. You will determine all messaging and the tone used between the company and public in English. Further, you will be tasked with coordinating localization of this text and scenario text into the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese languages.
The role will involve working with in-house translation tools and tracking software, as well as communicating frequently with the development team on ad-hoc changes across multiple timezones.

FAVORABLE SKILLS

  • Scripting / experience with programming in-house tools
  • Experience in localization coordination across multiple languages
  • Knowledge of the Japanese language
  • Knowledge of the Korean language
  • Knowledge of the Chinese language
  • Experience in planning and arranging marketing activities such as promotional tie-ups

LOCATION

Preferred: UK (London) or Japan (Tokyo)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, EC2A 3JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Copywriting: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

  • Japanese (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Copywriter & Localization Coordinator
lowiro

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