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Games Domain Expert Linguist (FR, IT, DE, ES, JA, KO, PT-BR, ZH)
Posted 1 month ago · Rolling applications
$20 – $40 / hour · Hourly contract · Remote · Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)
At a glance
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$20 – $40 / hourPaid weekly in USD
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Hourly contractIndependent contractor · Specialist
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RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
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Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)Choose your own hours.
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Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
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Multiple (FR, IT, DE, ES, JA, KO, PT-BR, ZH)
Role overview
Native-speaker linguists who know video games evaluate AI output and localized game content in their language.
Key responsibilities
- Evaluate AI translations and generated game text for accuracy, tone and terminology.
- Review in-game UI, dialogue and lore for consistency.
- Write style notes and correct errors.
Ideal qualifications
- Native speaker of French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese or Chinese.
- 2+ years in game localization, localization QA or game journalism.
- Fluent English.
- Plays games regularly.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of localization tools and style guides.
- Expertise in specific game genres.
More about the opportunity
Each language is staffed separately.
Compensation and contract terms
- $20 – $40 / hour. Paid in USD, weekly. Rate set after a short paid assessment.
- Hourly contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
- Remote. Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week), on your own schedule.
- Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
- Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.
Application process
- ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
- InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
- ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
- Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.
Vetting for this role: Profile and CV review, AI interview in English, proctored (about 20 minutes), Identity check: government ID and liveness, Language and game-terminology test, Short paid assessment and Expert Score.
Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.
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