Copywriter & Localization Coordinator

Job Description

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.

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.
* For London location, salary will be adjusted.
* 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

Qualifications

• 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

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)

International remote will be considered based on qualification.

About the Company

Founded with a single goal to create unforgettable story-driven games, lowiro brings together skills from all over the world to craft what we are truly passionate about.

We strive for perfection and to push the boundaries of established formats, focusing on creating the experiences we personally want to create and making them available to the entire world.

Application

Please apply by sending the following:

• Cover Letter (link)
• Resume (link)
• Portfolio including past copywriting work samples (link)

* Please note that applications not including a cover letter will not be reviewed