Hiring: Latin American Spanish Video Game Functional Linguists | 10 Openings

Services required: Translation, Transcription

Language pairs: English to Spanish

Language variant: Latin American Spanish

Subject fields: Gaming/Video-games/E-sports

Description: Freelance / Remote Full-Time | Long-Term Open-World RPG & SLG Projects
We are recruiting 10 experienced Latin American Spanish functional linguists for long-term video game localization. Native-level Latin American Spanish expertise and advanced English source comprehension are required. Qualified applicants may work as freelancers or be considered for remote full-time collaboration.
Current Projects (Estimated Monthly Volume per Language)
Online Open-World RPG: 30,000 words | New Online Open-World RPG: 50,000 words | Online SLG: 20,000 words. Actual workloads and assignments depend on project needs.
Main Responsibilities
• Translate and localize player-facing functional game content: UI, menus, systems, tutorials, quests, combat/skill descriptions, status effects, items, equipment, dungeon mechanics, events and rules.
• Maintain accurate terminology for combat attributes, gameplay effects, progression, buildings, resources, troops, guilds/alliances and monetization or live-service features.
• Produce concise, natural and unambiguous text that works in real gameplay; follow glossaries, style guides, PM notes, length limits, tags, placeholders and formatting specifications.
• Run language and terminology QA; flag source ambiguities, gameplay-logic conflicts and missing context; collaborate with PMs and reviewers to resolve issues on schedule.
Required Qualifications
• Native speaker of Latin American Spanish; at least 3 years of professional translation/localization experience; advanced English comprehension for complex game content.
• Strong understanding of RPG/open-world/SLG gameplay systems, UI conventions, combat effects, skill logic, item and quest text; accurate and player-friendly writing skills.
• Practical experience with memoQ, Phrase, Trados, Crowdin or another CAT/TMS; strong proofreading, consistency checking, deadline and communication skills.
Language-Specific Focus (ES-419)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver neutral, region-appropriate Latin American Spanish instead of Spain-specific wording, clear combat language, consistent forms of address and number/format conventions.
Preferred Experience
Prior localization of RPG, action, strategy or live-service titles; experience with termbases, style guides, QA reports, character/space restrictions and reviewer feedback; interest in ongoing work.
Payment Terms
Payments are settled monthly. The first month's payment will be issued by the end of the following month. Subsequent payments will be issued within 45 business days after receipt of the invoice.
How to Apply - Select the Correct Test
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IMPORTANT: On PortaRecruit, select the exact position "Video Game Senior Linguist". This is required to access the correct assessment. Do not select another job category.
Choose the Latin American Spanish (ES-419) language pair and provide your CV, relevant game projects, CAT/TMS experience, availability and expected rates. Please quote competitive rates. Candidates who pass the test and meet the project budget will be prioritized; other qualified applicants may enter the backup talent pool.
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