Services required: Checking / Editing / Proofreading
Language pairs: English to Portuguese (Brazil), English to Russian, English to Spanish (Spain)
Subject fields: Gaming/Video-games/E-sports
Description: Job Title: Game Translation Quality Evaluation – Russian, Brazilian Portuguese & Spanish (Spain)
Services Required: Translation Quality Evaluation / Quality Assurance (QA)
Language Pairs:
• English → Russian
• English → Portuguese (Brazil)
• English → Spanish (Spain)
Job Description
We are preparing to release a newly developed game in 2027 and are seeking experienced linguists to evaluate translation tests submitted by potential localization partners.
We would like an independent assessment of the submissions to help us identify the strongest candidate for each language.
Task Overview
For each language, you will review and compare 2–4 translations of the same game text. The English source consists of several excerpts totaling approximately 700 words, and each submission covers the full selection.
We will provide an evaluation guide outlining the scoring criteria and rating scale. Reviewers will be expected to follow this guide consistently across all submissions.
You will evaluate translation quality by:
• Reading the English source and comparing each translation against it.
• Identifying issues involving accuracy, omissions, additions, fluency, grammar, terminology, consistency, style, and locale conventions.
• Assessing how naturally each translation reads and how well it preserves the meaning and tone of the source.
• Scoring each submission according to our evaluation guide.
• Comparing the submissions and recommending the strongest candidate, with clear supporting reasons.
Expected Deliverables
A concise report in English containing:
• Scores for each submission based on our evaluation guide, with brief supporting comments.
• Examples of significant translation issues, with explanations.
• An overall ranking and recommendation, including the main strengths and weaknesses of each submission.
Please distinguish actual errors from acceptable translation alternatives or personal stylistic preferences. A full rewrite of the translations is not required.
Requirements
• Native speakers of the relevant target language are strongly preferred.
• Strong English comprehension.
• Translation review or linguistic QA experience; game localization experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the relevant regional variety, particularly Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish as used in Spain.
• Ability to follow the provided evaluation guide and deliver objective, constructive feedback.
• Independence from the candidates being evaluated and willingness to disclose any potential conflict of interest.
Applicants may apply for one language pair. All project materials must be kept confidential.
How to Apply
Please include:
• Your language pair and native language.
• A brief summary of relevant translation, game localization, or QA experience.
• Your availability and estimated turnaround time.
The final scope and delivery schedule will be confirmed before work begins.