I'm looking for remote, project-based or flexible contract work in English-Japanese translation, localization QA, editing, and AI language evaluation. I'm especially interested in SaaS, AI, IT, and global content projects requiring accurate, natural Japanese, source verification, terminology consistency, and careful quality review.
Open to opportunities
KENJI MAEDA
@kenjimaeda
Japanese Localization & Language QA Specialist | EN-JA Translation, Editing, AI Evaluation & Linguistic QA
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I specialize in English-Japanese translation, editing, localization QA, and AI language quality evaluation, with more than 10 years of experience working in international business and IT environments.
My work includes corporate reports, ESG content, contracts, HR materials, technical manuals, UI strings, web content, and subtitles. I have also translated and refined a 60-page AI service proposal and evaluated more than 1,000 AI-generated responses for linguistic quality, factual consistency, source alignment, terminology, UI issues, and usability.
In one time-sensitive AI evaluation project, I completed more than 200 prompt tests across 20 files within 48 hours. I have also documented more than 80 linguistic, factual, UI, and system-related defects, including evidence, impact, and recommended corrections.
My approach goes beyond literal translation. I check meaning against the source, terminology consistency, numerical information, tone, document structure, omissions, and actual system behavior where applicable.
I am particularly interested in remote project-based opportunities involving English-Japanese and Japanese-English translation, Japanese editing and proofreading, MTPE, localization QA, AI response evaluation, and UI, web, SaaS, and document quality review.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GC
Current
Translation, Localization QA
Global IT Services Company (Confidential)
Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Translate, edit, and quality-check English and Japanese content across IT, AI, HR, ESG and digital materials.
Refined a 60-page AI service proposal, evaluated 1,000+ AI responses, documented 80+ linguistic, factual, UI, and system defects, and completed 200+ prompt tests across 20 files in 48 hours.
Work includes translation, MTPE, localization QA, source checks, document review, and UI testing.
GC
Bilingual Translation & Business Support
Global Staffing Company (Confidential)
Nov 2009 - Feb 2020 (10 years 3 months)
Completed assignments across seven companies, supporting English-Japanese communication in IT, payments, travel, manufacturing, and technical environments.
Translated specifications, manuals, web content, internal communications, financial materials, support tickets, and test results. Also prepared English emails and reports for overseas stakeholders and supported bilingual communication
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DS
Dublin Business School
Bachelor of Accountancy, Accountancy
2005 - 2008
Pursued a Bachelor of Accountancy degree, developing a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Dorset College Dublin
Diploma, Accounting Studies – ACCA Preparation
2004 - 2005
Activities and societies: Studied accounting in a full-time ACCA preparation program in Dublin before progressing to further accounting studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
JapanAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
50k-90k USD
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