Working languages:
German to English
French to English
Steve Snape
Translation and game localisation

Miltown Malbay, Clare, Ireland

Native in: English Native in English
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Copywriting, Transcreation, Translation, MT post-editing, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Subtitling, Transcription, Language instruction, Native speaker conversation, Training
Expertise
Specializes in:
MarketingRetail
Gaming/Video-games/E-sportsComputers: Software
Computers: HardwareComputers (general)
Internet, e-CommerceSports / Fitness / Recreation
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersBusiness/Commerce (general)

Rates
General rate: 0.12 EUR per word / 50 EUR per hour

All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
Blue Board entries made by this user  2 entries

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer
Translation education Master's degree - University of Edinburgh
Experience Years of experience: 18. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2013.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (University of Edinburgh)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Subtitle Edit, Trados Studio
Professional practices Steve Snape endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Bio

Experience:

German>English and French>English Freelance Translator, Proofreader, Post-editor and Subtitler


Translator and Proofreader
September 2008–Present

- Computer and video games for all major platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, Mac, Apple iOS and Android, with a focus on MMORPGs, TRPGs, sandbox and simulations

- Sport: Translation and adaptation (US>UK/UK>US English) of cycling, association football and golf-related content 

- Translation of the website, web interface and software of one of Europe's leading game server providers

- Store product descriptions for the world's leading online retailer, including items in the following categories: electronics, computers & accessories, home & garden, jewellery, fashion, sportswear & equipment, pet supplies, children's toys, health & beauty product and DIY & tools

- Translation and subtitling: video exhibitions for museums, tutorials, film and game trailers

- Audio book translation and cultural adaptation

- Watchmaking: Translation of store and social media content for major watchmakers

- Interactive training courses: Translation and subtitling

- Online store, software, marketing materials and user manuals for Europe's largest community and distributor of satellite navigation content, software and hardware

- PR and marketing materials


Translation Intern

Anakan GmbH (now Lionbridge Gaming)
January–July 2013, Berlin, Germany

- Translation and proofreading of texts from German into English (in-game text, user manuals, software, websites, etc.)

- Managing QA checks on translated texts prior to delivery

- Ensuring reference materials, glossaries and terminology lists have been used appropriately

- Vendor management and recruitment, and evaluating tests for potential translation resources

- Compiling relevant information and instructions in order to create and update databases and guidelines

- Contributing to process improvement within the translation department



Education:


The University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts, German,
2004–2008


Bolton School Boys' Division
A-level: German, French, Business Studies,
1997–2004


My LinkedIn profile

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Profile last updated
Nov 24, 2023



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