Recruitment

We are recruiting experienced translators, interpreters, proofreaders, copywriters, transcribers, voice actors and narrators. Please send us your CV and work samples to the e-mail address below.

Native Chinese-Speaking Web Designer

For the design of Chinese-language Web sites (development of new sites, multilingualization and localization)

We are looking for applicants to work with our internal staff on the development of, for example, multilingual Web sites for foreign tourists visiting Japan or Japanese versions of international websites for a wide variety of clients.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Requirements	Two or more years of work experience Work experience in designing sites using Adobe Photoshop Must already hold a license for Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.) Basic skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Optional requirements	We would be pleased to receive applications from those with… Experience designing corporate sites (especially for metal goods, precision instruments and machine tooling industries) Ability in multiple languages (such as English, Chinese or Korean)
Compensation	Based on consultation per assignment

Email us at: bwsrecruit@brainwoods.com
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English–Korean Interpreter (Simultaneous)

For symposiums and seminars, press conferences, inspections etc.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Interpretation languages	English–Korean, Korean–English
Requirements	Three or more years work experience as an interpreter

English–Indonesian Interpreter

For negotiations, meetings, training, symposiums and seminars, press conferences, inspections etc.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Interpretation languages	English–Indonesian, Indonesian–English
Requirements	Three or more years work experience as an interpreter

French-Resident (Paris Preferable) French–Japanese Interpreter

Ability to interpret during business negotiations, company meetings, courtesy visits, business inspection tours, product demonstrations, escorting clients, exhibition fairs etc.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Languages	French–Japanese
Requirements	Residents in France (preferable Paris) One or more years experience

Nagoya-Resident English–Japanese Interpreter

Ability to interpret during business negotiations, company meetings, courtesy visits, business inspection tours, product demonstrations, escorting clients, exhibition fairs etc.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Languages	English–Japanese
Requirements	Residents in the Kanto region One or more years experience

Chinese Interpreter

Position	Attendant/Consecutive interpreter (Chinese)
Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Qualification requirements	Residents in China.
Languages	Chinese-Japanese, Chinese-English
Payment terms	Based on consultations for each work assignment.

Korean–English Interpreter

Position	Attendant/Consecutive interpreter (Korean)
Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Qualification requirements	Residents in Korea.
Languages	Korean-Japanese, Korean-English
Payment terms	Based on consultations for each work assignment.

Freelance Interpreters

Simultaneous Interpreters

Languages	Residence
Spanish-Japanese	Tokyo, Japan
Korean-English	Tokyo, Japan

Consecutive Interpreters

Languages	Residence
English-Japanese	Beijing, China
English-Japanese	China
English-Taiwanese, Chinese	Taipei, Taiwan
English-Japanese	San Francisco, USA
English-Japanese	Hawaii, USA
English-Japanese	Sydney, Australia
Thai-Japanese	Bangkok, Thailand
Italian-Japanese	Rome, Italy

Bilingual Staffers (Student)

Languages	Residence
English-Japanese	Tokyo, Japan

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Payment	Based on consultations for each work assignment.
Required documents	CV, Manuscript of Professional Activities, Table of Work Achievements as an interpreter (please submit by email)

Native English Proofreaders, Copywriters

Specialists in every subject are required.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Qualification requirements	Those who are able to deliver documents by e-mail.
Required experience	Native English speakers only Bachelor’s degree, or higher Three or more years experience
Payment	Based on consultations for each work assignment.
Required documents	Resumé and photograph (please submit by email).

English Teachers in Tokyo

Outgoing people with a cheerful and lively disposition are required to fill interesting teaching positions.

Details	Teaching business English to non-native speakers from various fields.
Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Payment	Based on consultation per assignment.
Qualification requirements	Bachelor’s degree or higher. A teaching qualification. Preferred, but not required: a background in science, engineering, or medicine.
Experience required	Three or more years of experience in teaching business English.
Language requirements	English: Native or equivalent. Japanese: Daily conversation (able to receive and understand directions from reception when going to clients’ offices).
Work location	Client offices within the Tokyo area, and surrounding prefectures. Online using web meeting systems (e.g. Zoom). N.b. short term lessons (intensive lessons) may include business trips.
Working hours	To be discussed based on clients' requests. E.g. Long term lessons: 7:00pm-8:00pm, twice a week. Intensive lessons: 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm per day, two days in total.
Documents required	Résumé and photograph (please submit by email).

Transcribers

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system.)
Qualification requirements	Those who are able to deliver documents by e-mail. * Residents in Japan preferable.
Required experience	More than one year.
Payment	300JPY per minute for each target file.
Required documents	CV, photograph (please submit by e-mail).

Japanese–Various Translator (Sewing)

Translation and proofreading of text materials related to textile handicraft products. Japanese to English and other languages as well as English to various languages.

We are looking for translators and proofreaders with familiarity with textile handicrafts such as knitting and sewing. The translations will cover a variety of subjects, such as product use, product descriptions, and instruction manuals. We are looking forward to hearing from those with the translation skills to convey the manufacturer’s passion and the product features to clients and consumers outside of Japan.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Languages	Japanese to English and German, French, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Italian English to German, French, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Italian
Requirements	Basic understanding of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Candidates who can use cloud-based translation management tools (XTM) preferred Candidates with work experience related to textile handicraft tools or those interested in textile handicrafts Responsible and cooperative person At least two years of experience for those with a four year university qualification, or five years of experience for those without, or those with the Japanese standard RCCT qualification
Payment	To be decided upon discussion

Japanese to English Translator (Financial) Urgently Required

Japanese to English translation and proofreading of financial documents and investor reports, etc.

With a view to strengthening the services of Brainwoods, we are looking for Japanese to English translators and proofreaders with experience in the field of finance, including summary of accounts, financial results briefing documents, annual reports, and investor relations information, etc.

The types of business include information and communications, sports and fitness, restaurants, and food products, etc. We are looking forward to hearing from experienced professionals interested in providing information to clients outside of Japan.

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Languages	Japanese → English
Requirements	Basic understanding of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidates who can use cloud-based translation management tools (XTM) preferred. Responsible and cooperative person. At least two years of experience for those with a four year university qualification, or five years of experience for those without, or those with the Japanese standard RCCT qualification.
Payment	5.56–7.41 JPY per source word (excluding tax).

Chinese-English Translator

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Qualification requirements	Those who are able to deliver documents by e-mail.
Required experience	More than one year.
Languages	Chinese→English
Fields	Business and marketing.
Payment terms	JPY 5 to 8 per source word.

Native English Translator (In-House)

Type of employment	Contract employee, or freelance.
Job	Translator (Japanese to English).
Details	Translation, proofreading, general affairs etc. Japanese to English translation of business documents, manuals, brochures etc., proofreading and video subtitle translation and in many fields, such as apparel, cosmetics, medicine and life sciences, IT and marketing. Contract employee will work in-house at our offices in Tokyo.
Working hours	Monday to Friday (9:30-18:00), or to be determined (in case of shift work).
Requirements	Native English speakers only. Bachelor’s degree, or higher. Experience in translation or proofreading highly preferable but not required for the right candidate.
Payment	Based on consultations for each work assignment. All transportation fees paid.
Documents required	Résumé and photograph (please submit by email).

Korean–English Translator

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system)
Qualification requirements	Those who are able to deliver documents by e-mail.
Required experience	More than one year.
Languages	English→Korean
Fields	Business and marketing.
Payment terms	JPY 5 to 8 per source word.

Native English Video Translator Urgently Required

Type of employment	Freelance (registration system).
Job	Video (Subtitle or Dubbing) Translator, Japanese to English.
Requirements	Native English speakers only. Bachelor’s degree, or higher. Two or more years experience in translation or proofreading. Experience in movies, TV and theatre are a plus.
Payment	Based on consultations for each work assignment. Per minute of footage.
Documents required	CV and photograph (please submit by e-mail).

Voice Actor, Narrator Urgently Required

Professionals in every subject field are required.

Type of employment	Freelance (prior registration required)
Qualification requirements	Residents in Tokyo or Kanto areas, Japan. * Female narrators preferable.
Required experience	More than one year.
Required languages	English.
Required subjects	All categories, including drama dubbing and PV narration.
Payment	Based on consultations for each work assignment.
Required documents	Résumé, Manuscript of Professional Activities, Table of Work Achievements and voice sample.
Screening steps	Screening based on documents and voice samples.