Idham Armando

Game Localization Translator with experience localizing game content from English into Indonesian for multiple game projects. Skilled in translation, localization QA (LQA), proofreading, linguistic review, glossary development, and in-game UI validation. Experienced working in both in-house and remote localization teams, ensuring translation accuracy, terminology consistency, and a natural player experience throughout the localization process.

Game Localization Translator at Various Clients (2025-01 – Present)

• Localized game content from English into Indonesian for mobile and PC game projects while preserving gameplay context, narrative tone, and player experience.
• Translated user interface (UI), dialogue, quests, tutorials, achievements, item descriptions, event content, store text, and system notifications into natural Indonesian.
• Performed proofreading, editing, and localization QA to improve translation quality, consistency, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and readability.
• Followed client-provided glossaries, terminology databases, style guides, and localization guidelines to maintain consistency throughout each project.
• Conducted terminology and contextual research to accurately translate game-specific concepts, mechanics, and industry terminology.
• Adapted translations to accommodate UI character limits and maintain readability across different screen layouts.
• Worked remotely with distributed localization teams while independently managing assigned tasks and meeting project deadlines.
• Communicated with project coordinators regarding translation feedback, revision requests, and project updates when required.

Game Localization Translator at PT Lyto Datarindo Fortuna / LYTOGAME (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Localized game content from English into Indonesian across three game projects, including one project involving multilingual source materials.
• Translated a wide range of in-game content, including user interface (UI), dialogue, quests, tutorials, achievements, item descriptions, event content, NPC text, and system messages.
• Performed localization quality assurance (LQA) by reviewing translations for linguistic accuracy, grammar, punctuation, terminology consistency, formatting, and contextual appropriateness prior to implementation.
• Validated localized text directly in-game to identify localization issues such as text overflow, truncated strings, dialogue box limitations, placeholder errors, and formatting inconsistencies.
• Conducted terminology research using official game databases, internal references, and community resources to verify character names, skills, items, locations, NPCs, and gameplay terminology.
• Contributed to the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of project glossaries to ensure consistent terminology across multiple game projects.
• Worked with multilingual source materials by validating terminology and contextual references before producing the final Indonesian localization.
• Organized localization assets, terminology lists, review progress, and translation tracking using Microsoft Excel.
• Collaborated closely with translators, reviewers, and project managers in an office-based localization team to discuss linguistic issues, implement revisions, and maintain localization quality.
• Maintained strict confidentiality while working with pre-release game content and internal localization assets.

Game Localization Translator at PT Lyto Datarindo Fortuna / LYTOGAME (2024-01 – Present)

(Freelance)

Project Staff at PT Lyto Datarindo Fortuna / LYTOGAME (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Monitored live game operations and identified issues affecting player experience.
• Conducted functional testing for game updates, new features, and in-game events.
• Documented and reported gameplay bugs with detailed reproduction steps for developers.
• Verified bug fixes and supported release readiness through regression testing.
• Assisted in planning and monitoring in-game events to ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborated with QA, Game Masters, Operations, and Development teams to support daily live service.

Japanese Literature – Universitas Darma Persada (2013-01 – 2015-12)

Computer and Network Engineering – SMK BPS&K 2 Jakarta (2009-01 – 2012-12)