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mandarova_chen

Mandarova Chen

@mandarova_chen

Translator, 3D Artist, Web and App Developer

China
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
About me
Hey—I'm Mandarova. I work with people across time zones, which works out since I'm usually somewhere with bad WiFi and good street food. Seoul at 2am, Rome's backstreets, Istanbul tea houses—I've learned that respecting a culture means sitting with it first. That's how I approach every project. 400+ in, 70% come back. The work matters, but people matter more. What are you building? And where should I grab coffee when I'm in your city?... Read more

Skills

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Portfolio

Work experience

Maya_& Zara

Senior Localization Specialist

Maya & Zara • Part-time

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 5 mos

Lead Chinese localization specialist for Aether Dynamics, a prestigious Nordic studio renowned for its narrative-driven open-world RPGs. Responsible for English to Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) and English to Korean translation of branching dialogue systems, lore codexes, and dynamic quest content. Collaborate directly with narrative architects in Stockholm and Copenhagen to preserve emotional resonance across 300,000+ words of player-driven storytelling. Expertise in managing complex localization pipelines with daily content updates and live service requirements.

ArtStation

Freelance 3D Asset Artist

ArtStation • Self-employed

Feb 2022 - Apr 2024 • 2 yrs 2 mos

Independent 3D artist creating game-ready assets for indie developers and mobile studios worldwide. Completed 180+ commissions including character models, environment props, and architectural visualizations. Clients range from solo devs in Argentina to small teams in Poland and Vietnam. Specialized in low-poly optimization for mobile deployment and PBR texturing workflows. Proficient in Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, and Unity/Unreal engine integration. Maintained 4.8-star rating with 65% repeat client rate.

Toptal

Full-Stack Web Developer

Toptal • Freelance

May 2019 - May 2021 • 2 yrs

Remote full-stack developer building responsive web applications and cross-platform mobile solutions for startups across Europe and Asia. Delivered 45+ projects including e-commerce platforms, SaaS dashboards, and React Native apps. Notable clients include a fintech startup in Singapore, a fashion marketplace in Milan, and an ed-tech platform in Tokyo. Tech stack: React, Vue.js, Node.js, Python/Django, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS deployment.