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Chloe Desjardins

@chloedesjardins

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Experienced Japanese-French-English translator with a passion for precision.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values cultural insight and offers opportunities for growth in translation and localization.

I am a Japanese-French-English translator with over 7 years of professional experience in both technical and literary translations. My expertise lies in maintaining cultural nuance and linguistic precision across diverse subject matter, ensuring that the essence of the original content is preserved in every translation.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with major gaming and media companies in Japan, such as Bandai-Namco and Toei, where I translated in-game content and advertising for social media campaigns. My role also involved collecting and cataloguing social media feedback from various language groups, contributing to a bilingual glossary to streamline future translations. My academic background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Japanese Language, Literature, and Civilization from Paris Diderot, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of linguistic and cultural nuances.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Translator

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Active Gaming Media

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Translated in-game content and advertising from Japanese to French for social media campaigns. Collected and catalogued social media feedback from player/fan bases belonging to multiple language groups and social media platforms.

French Japanese English Translation & Interpretation Cross Cultural Communication

Freelance Translator

Asobi System

Sep 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 4 months)

Translated articles and blog posts about Japanese pop culture from Japanese to French. Topics included promotions for tourist destinations, cafes, fashion brands and media such as anime and music.

Japanese To French Translation

Assistant Publisher, Editor

Casterman

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)

Supervised the translation, localization and publishing process from end-to-end. Scouted new manga and books for publication based on market analysis, trends and an intimate understanding of both Japanese and French cultures.

Translation Supervision Translation Localization Market Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Paris Diderot

Bachelor’s in Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization, Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization

Developed skills and competences in linguistic, cultural, communication and expression fields. Acquired a wide range of knowledge through the study of Japanese civilization and history.

Ochanomizu University

Japanese Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature

Developed a fundamental ability to study Japanese linguistics and literature. Mastered techniques for analyzing works of literature as a student in the Japanese Language and Literature program.

Paris Diderot

Master’s in Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization, Japanese Language, Literature and Civilization

Gained expertise in the fields of communication, analysis, research and translation. Developed skills and competences in linguistic, cultural, communication and expression fields.