Job description

This is a remote position.

Who we are and what we do:

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes is recruiting German Freelance translators willing to provide translation and localization services in Marketing and IT sectors. For this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, checking of terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

Field of expertise: Marketing and IT translation

Location: Home-office from Germany

Compensation: Competitive rates to be discussed depending on candidate's experience

Type of contract: Freelance

Main requirements:

Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
Preferred experience as a translator specialized in translation and proofreading of the required field (marketing and IT)
Editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends
Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture in order to recognise the author's play on words or visual references and able to adequately localize into target language
Obsessed by the detail, quality-driven and has a passion for languages
Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment
Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
Available to travel as the business calls
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Good availability, potentially at least 4 hours per day and quick response times