Interpreter (Japanese ⇔ English)

Responsibilities

• Consecutive interpreting for meetings with overseas clients (multi-party)
• Interpreting during video conferences with partners in Malta, Poland, Ukraine, and EU countries
• Translation of contracts, emails, game development documents, and related materials
• English-language research (e.g., legal references, online gaming news)
• Support executives and department heads (contracts, scheduling, documentation, etc.)

Requirements

• B2B interpreting experience (corporate-to-corporate or internal divisions, not B2C)
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English (including reading and writing)
• Experience interpreting for groups (3–5+ people on each side)

Preferred:

• Translation experience
• Secretary/assistant experience
• Experience in gaming-related interpreting or translation
• Familiarity with or passion for video games

Ideal Candidate
Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-growing company
Comfortable working with international teams

Working Hours
Business Hours: 11:00 – 20:00 (adjusted for EU time zones)
Choose from the following shifts:11:00 – 20:00 (8h + 1h break)
12:00 – 20:00 (7h + 1h break)
13:00 – 20:00 (6h + 1h break)
15:00 – 20:00 (5h, no break)
16:00 – 20:00 (4h, no break)

Lunch break: 13:30 – 14:30 (can shift to 14:30 – 15:30)
Friday is optional (no work required)
Mandatory: 4 days/week (Mon–Thu), 16:00–20:00 for regular international meetings
On-site work is required.

Conditions
Start date: Within 1 month after offer
Number of positions: 1
Hourly rate: ¥3,000 – ¥5,000 (excl. tax)
Transportation: Up to ¥15,000/month (negotiable)

Holidays
Standard 5-day work week (Sat & Sun off)
Annual holidays: 121 days
Additional company-specific holidays may apply

Benefits
Refreshment room (water dispenser, fridge, microwave)
Business casual dress code
Entire office is non-smoking
Security cameras in work area
Childcare facility on the 1st floor of the building