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[Contract] Language Training Specialist - Japanese

NotionTokyo, Japan Customer Experience
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Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Posted
14 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Notion is seeking a contract Language Training Specialist to focus on Japanese localization quality for training and education programs based in Tokyo or remotely. This part-time role suits an experienced localization professional with native-level Japanese language expertise who wants to elevate educational content for the Japanese market.

Role Overview

This position involves operating at the intersection of program management, training implementation, and localization quality. The specialist will ensure that all customer education materials, quizzes, and learning systems are clear, accurate, culturally relevant, and tailored for learners in Japan. Working closely with internal teams and external vendors, the professional in this role will turn feedback and regional quality requirements into practical enhancements for training assets.

Key Responsibilities

Apply comprehensive Japanese localization quality assurance standards across all training materials, verifying tone, clarity, terminology, accuracy, and cultural appropriateness.
Create and maintain localization assets such as style guides, glossaries, QA checklists, and structured review processes.
Serve as the primary resource for product terminology and translation inquiries specific to Notion and its training ecosystem.
Perform quality checks on technical implementations within eLearning authoring platforms and learning management systems, including quizzes and course files.
Partner with Customer Education, Localization, Partner Enablement, and external vendors to manage priorities, schedules, and quality expectations.
Spot workflow risks, suggest efficiency gains, and document repeatable procedures to streamline future localization efforts.

Requirements

Deep familiarity with localization processes, including glossaries, vendor management, linguistic QA, review cycles, style guides, and QA rubrics.
Demonstrated background in Japanese localization quality assurance, specifically within SaaS, partner enablement, customer education, or technical training sectors.
Proven skill in evaluating translated materials for learner comprehension, clarity, accurate terminology, cultural nuance, and linguistic quality.
Exceptional attention to detail covering learner-facing assets, course configurations, quiz formatting, and implementation testing.
Robust project management capabilities with a talent for bringing clarity and structure to ambiguous environments.

Nice to Have

Practical familiarity with eLearning or LMS platforms, particularly Parta authoring tools or Skilljar.

Skills and Tools

Localization workflows and linguistic QA
Japanese market and linguistic expertise
Project management and process documentation
eLearning and LMS platforms (such as Skilljar or Parta)
Vendor coordination and feedback management

About the Company

Notion is a collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together, uniting knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools in a single place. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large enterprises utilize Notion to make work clearer, faster, and less fragmented. Employees at Notion are known as Notinos and are dedicated to setting the standard for human collaboration in the AI era.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Notion careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the employment type and duration for this role?

This position is a 6-month, part-time contract role requiring 20 hours per week, with the possibility of extension.

Where is the job located?

The preferred location is Tokyo, Japan, but remote applicants with strong Japanese market expertise and appropriate timezone overlap are also considered.

What are the core responsibilities of the Language Training Specialist?

The specialist is responsible for Japanese localization QA across training content, supporting glossary and style guide development, reviewing translated educational materials, checking LMS technical implementations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Candidates need a strong understanding of localization workflows, experience with Japanese localization QA for technical or SaaS content, the ability to review translations for cultural nuance and accuracy, strong attention to detail, and solid project management skills.

Are there any preferred tools or experience mentioned?

Familiarity with eLearning or LMS tools, specifically platforms like Skilljar or Parta authoring tools, is listed as a plus.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Notion careers page.

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