Video Games Localisation Specialist - French, Italian, German & Spanish Speaking

  • Job Reference: P912217
  • Date Posted: 3 March 2026
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Translation
  • Language(s): Italian, German, French, Spanish
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Jonathan Grimes
  • Email: jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
  • Telephone: 07902 635305

Job Description

Video Games Localisation Specialist - French, Italian, German & Spanish Speaking

Location: London or Remote (UK only)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Company Overview

Join a globally recognised video games and media entertainment brand known for delivering blockbuster video games, mobile apps, and entertainment experiences. Collaborate with a passionate, international team on creative localisation projects for top-tier global releases.

Role Overview

A Video Games Localisation Specialist - French, Italian, German & Spanish Speaking is sought to support the localisation of a wide variety of video game content across French, Italian, German & Spanish (Spain and LATAM) speaking markets. This role ensures translated content is culturally relevant, engaging, and maintains consistency across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit and proofread a wide range of video game-related content: websites, app copy, press releases, social media, and subtitles.
- Ensure high linguistic and cultural accuracy across content for French, Italian, German & Spanish (Spain and LATAM) speaking markets.
- Maintain consistent tone of voice, terminology, and style in line with brand guidelines.
- Edit grammar, punctuation, spelling, and regional slang appropriately.
- Collaborate on QA processes, reviewing translated content in context.
- Gain working knowledge of game content to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Work closely with the internal translation and editing team and provide regular progress updates.
- Coordinate with editors of other languages to ensure consistency and high-quality localisation across markets.


Candidate Profile

- Native-level French, Italian, German or Spanish (Spain and LATAM).
- Experience in Video Games Localisation - essential.
- Adaptable creative writing style tailored to different content types.
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient with CAT tools (especially MemoQ) and comfortable learning new software.
- Flexible, organised, and able to work under pressure.
- A passion for video games is a strong plus.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV in full confidence to:

Contact: Jonathan Grimes