In-house German Game Linguist - Join Us in Barcelona

Established in 1998 and operating in over 60 languages, Keywords Group is a fast-growing international service provider to the global Video Game Industry. With offices in Dublin, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Montreal, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Rio de Janeiro, New Delhi and more, we work worldwide to deliver a broad range of linguistic, testing, quality assurance, and customer support services to Video Game Developers and Publishers.

The German Game Linguist role is to translate from English into German in game content. This role requires excellent language skills, creativity, and a passion for Games.

This position is In-house working on a client specific project expected to last 1 year, with potential for longer commitment. The role requires working at our Keywords office for the full duration of the project. Our office is located at Parque empresarial 22@, Carrer de Fluvià, 65, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team focusing on in game content for a leading games publisher!

What you’ll do

• Translate, review, and polish in-game and non-in-game content from English into German, maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Own the linguistic quality of your work, ensuring every line sounds natural, engaging, and true to the game’s world.
• Collaborate closely with fellow linguists to deliver consistent and player-friendly translations.

Requirements:
• Native-level German speaker (a must!)
• A genuine passion for video games and storytelling.
• Background in linguistics, translation, or copywriting — or equivalent experience.
• Excellent German writing style with strong English skills.
• A self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• A collaborative spirit with strong interpersonal skills.

Why join Keywords Studios?

• Be part of an international team shaping game experiences for millions of players worldwide.
• Work onsite in our Barcelona studio, surrounded by the city’s vibrant culture, sunshine, and energy.
• Relocation bonus available for candidates moving from outside Spain.
• A permanent, stable role with opportunities to grow your career in the gaming industry.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace where diversity and creativity thrive.

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Contract: 1 year FTC (renewable), Full-Time

Ready to bring worlds to life in German? Apply now and join us in Barcelona!

Benefits:
Keywords International is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

At KWS, we value and encourage diversity in all its forms. We foster an inclusive environment and give special priority to the inclusion of people with disabilities, convinced that diversity enriches and strengthens us as a team. This is why a valid disability certificate will be highly valued.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Europe, Spain, Barcelona

Area of Work: Localization

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: 1 year FTC

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office