Translation & Localization Division: PositionTranslation Project Manager

Arc Communications offers translation services for a variety of documents (business papers, IT- and technology-related manuals and records) in a multitude of fields, and has been regularly working with customers including Japanese and multination firms, government agencies and universities since its creation in 2005.

This translation project manager position is ideal for people who want to establish long-lasting relations with their customers, would enjoy working in an open-minded and relaxed atmosphere where the opinion of employees is taken into account, and are eager to take on new challenges with a proactive attitude.

Department:

Translation & Localization Division

Job Description:

You will be tasked with various responsibilities related to the management of entire translation projects, from the initial assignment of linguists--based on their skills and the content that needs to be translated--to the final delivery of the projects, along with quality control, project scheduling and cost management.

- Assigning projects and coordinating the workflow of translators, DTP operators, and other human resources.
- Managing and controlling quality, schedules, and costs.
- Drawing up estimates, preparing invoices, guidelines, and other documents relevant to a project.
- Other tasks related to translation projects.

Applicants as assistant project managers, and gradually learn about the industry and the job at hand, before becoming full-fledged project managers within one or two years.

Application Requirements:

- Students who will graduate from a four-year or more university program in March 2026
- Applicants who have graduated from a four-year or more university program
- Students from any academic major
- Native English speaker
- JLPT N1
- Applicants with a keen interest in English or languages

Note: Non-native English speakers are not eligible for this position.

Useful Skills：
- Experience studying abroad
- Ability to work proactively
- Knowledge about languages other than English and Japanese

Please note that this position requires the use of a variety of PC tools (Office software, computer-assisted translation tools, etc.).

Working Conditions, Benefits and Compensation:

- Full-time employee
- Estimated annual income: JPY 3,250,000 (annual salary calculated in 13-months' worth of salaries)
　Please note that the final salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and skill. Salary will fluctuate depending on both the company and the individual's performance.
- Bonus: Twice per year (December and June)
- End of fiscal year bonus (October), calculated based on both the company and individual's performance
- Commuting allowance (within limits, Shinkansen not included)
- Full social insurance (health insurance, pension, industrial accident compensation insurance, and employment insurance)
- Support system for acquiring qualifications (regulations available)

Office:

Head office (Moriden Building, Mita 3-9-9, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Working Hours:

10:00 to 18:00 (plus overtime), with a 1-hour lunch break

Holidays:

Full weekends
Public holidays, including year-end and New Year holidays
Paid holidays, compensatory holidays, special paid leave

Other:

Designated smoking area available

Send us your resume and CV (履歴書 and 職務経歴書) through the form below.
Application Form
We will then contact you about the next steps after looking into those documents.