About the role
Role Overview
Side International Japan is seeking a Project Coordinator for game audio localization. This role manages the localization process for Japanese versions of overseas video games, including client communication, schedule management, voice actor casting, recording arrangements, and coordination with internal audio teams. You will drive projects from initial planning to final delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage schedules and project progress with clients.
- Handle voice actor casting and coordinate recording schedules.
- Arrange and support the operation of recording sessions.
- Collaborate with the internal audio production team and manage progress.
- Coordinate with vendors and external partners.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality.
- Coordinate the full project lifecycle from planning to delivery.
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Recent graduates and second-career graduates are welcome.
- Native-level Japanese proficiency.
- TOEIC score of 700 or above.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating schedules as a Project Lead, Project Manager, or in a similar capacity.
- Strong Excel skills, including data management using formulas and VBA.
- Ability to communicate professionally in English via business emails and written correspondence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Professional experience in the audio production industry (games, anime, film, audiobooks, etc.).
- Experience managing audio localization projects.
- Ability to participate in meetings and communicate verbally in English.
- Experience managing vendors and external partners.
- Experience with project budgeting, financial tracking, and profitability management.
- Knowledge of translation, localization, and Quality Assurance (QA) processes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Values teamwork and open communication.
- Passionate about video games.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of content production.
- Enjoys video games, movies, storytelling, or literature.
Employment Conditions
- Employment Type: Contract employee (3-month term, subject to automatic renewal).
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid.
- Trial Period: 3 months (no change in conditions).
- Promotion: Opportunity for promotion to permanent employee available.
- Transport Reimbursement: Up to 50,000 JPY.
About Side
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider founded in 2009, drawing on over 30 years of experience from its parent company in Japan. With 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, Side provides technical and creative solutions to major developers and studios worldwide.
Services include:
- Game development
- Art production
- Audio production
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Localization and Localization QA
- Player support and community management
- Datasets