Japanese Language Specialist
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Japanese Language SpecialistRequisition ID:
R025796Job Description:
Job Title: Language Specialist Japanese
Reporting To: Language Services Manager
Department: Language Services
Location: Activision Dublin Ireland
Contract: Permanent
Your Platform
This is an exciting time to join Activision! Our teams in Dublin are at the heart of world-class gaming and game localisation supporting franchises like Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot and Spyro. Were reshaping the way localisation happensputting creativity technology and continuous improvement at the center of our work. Youll work with passionate colleagues from around the world all focused on one mission: making great games shine in every language.
To learn more check us out at or on Twitter at @ATVIAB.
Your Mission
As our Japanese Language Specialist youll:
Own the quality and consistency of all Japanese content for Call of Duty - gameplay in-game UI multiplayer live events and marketing assets.
Be a driver of transformation as we reshape our future through AI and automation. Youll be hands-on in implementing new post-editing translation and review workflows helping us raise the bar for speed and quality.
Partner closely with Project Management Localisation QA and other Language Specialists to ensure Japanese content is always authentic player-focused and on-brand.
Be a go-to expert for terminology style and cultural adaptation helping the team and our external vendors solve problems and deliver results.
Bring a solution mindset not just a translation skillset - flag blockers propose workflow or tech improvements and play an active part in feedback review and change.
Player Profile
Responsibilities
Localise Call of Duty content (game in-game text audio scripts live events and marketing) from English to Japanese using both traditional translation and post-editing workflows.
Take an active role in the rollout and improvement of AI-powered automated localisation pipelines including post-editing machine translation outputs.
Review and approve assets before publication.
Collaborate with Project Management QA and other Language Specialists to ensure clarity of expectations and alignment on quality.
Provide guidance to external Japanese vendors and internal testers; answer style and translation queries.
Proactively track evaluate and help fix linguistic bugs and quality issues.
Maintain and evolve translation assets (glossary termbase translation memories and style guides).
Take part in team reviews feedback loops and continuous improvement cycles while experimenting with new tools and workflows.
Experience
Previous experience as a Japanese Translator/Language Specialist ideally in the games industry.
Demonstrated experience in post-editing and reviewing MT output is highly desirable.
Experience using memoQ or other CAT tools.
Familiarity with automation tools and AI-driven workflows is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
Native-level Japanese business-level English.
Strong creative writing and localisation adaptation skills.
Familiarity with shooter games multiplayer and live content is a distinct advantage.
Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn adapt and experiment.
Understanding of cultural sensitivities and the gaming market in Japan.
Enthusiasm for AI automation and being part of a team driving positive change.
What Success Looks Like
You deliver authentic high-quality Japanese content: player-first and always on-brand.
You diagnose bottlenecks flag blockers and work with the team to raise standards and improve processes.
You embrace and help drive the transformation toward AI-powered localisation always looking for smarter faster ways to work.
Youre a trusted voice in the team supporting colleagues sharing ideas and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
Accommodation Request
Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
