Job Description
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.We are looking for Game Testers who are motivated, flexible, and ideally, with a passion for video games. Our working languages in the office are English and Japanese, therefore, a proficient level in Japanese is not required, but can be a benefit.
Employment type: Contract (short-term, project-based work)
Working hours from 10 am to 7 pm (including 1 hour lunch break), Monday to Friday.
Some projects have flexible working hours.
※Note： Due to a high volume of applications, we can only respond to suitable candidates.
If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Verify the linguistic accuracy of in-game text and check for typographical, grammatical, and punctuation errors, among others.
- Verify the cosmetic integrity of in-game text and ensure that all text is correctly displayed.
- Identify, isolate, and document a range of bugs clearly and concisely using the provided tools and bug reporting databases.
- Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
- Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
- Maintain a high level of focus and attention to detail throughout the project.
Qualifications
- Excellent spelling and grammar in English.
- Possesses a deep understanding of local cultural and linguistic nuances.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- High-level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Office Business application skills.
- Must currently reside in Tokyo and be able to work legally in Japan.
About the Company
Established in 1998 and floated on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM in 2013, Keywords(KWS) is the world’s leading provider of technical and creative services to the global video games market. Our 12,000 employees in 70+ Studios in 26 countries provide graphic art asset production, game development, audio, testing, localization and customer support services to most of the leading video game developers and publishers. We have a proven track record of organic and acquisition-led growth and have successfully acquired and integrated 50+ acquisitions since 2014.
Benefits
- Diverse, multicultural, friendly working environment.
- Casual dress code.
- Commuting expenses covered up to ¥30,000.
- Hourly wage starting from ¥1,250 (With an opportunity for a salary increase up to ¥1,500 depending on performance and hours spent working).
- When applying, please make sure to provide the following information:
- Your visa type and expiration date. (Tourist visas will not be considered)
- Your general availability