Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native Thai speaker with fluency in English; additional languages like Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, or Vietnamese are a plus., Strong background in localization, preferably in tech-driven or content-rich environments., Experience in roles such as Language Manager or Localization Specialist, with a focus on stakeholder management and quality reporting., University degree or equivalent experience in translation, linguistics, or localization project management..

Key responsabilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for multiple Southeast Asian locales, managing linguistic feedback and initiatives.

Collaborate with internal teams to align content strategies and ensure consistent voice and tone across all touchpoints.

Proofread major projects and perform ongoing quality assurance on the client’s platforms, coordinating with engineering and product teams to resolve issues.

Support local market teams on regional projects and campaigns, providing feedback to enhance the client’s growth in Southeast Asia.

Job description

Translated is looking for a Thai Language Expert, preferably based in Bangkok (GMT+7) or Singapore, to support one of our top clients. This senior-level role starts as soon as possible and requires collaboration with internal teams (engineering, marketing, product, and localization), key stakeholders, and local Southeast Asian markets to ensure high-quality localization and a seamless user experience.

Contract Duration

This is a contract position with a 12-month commitment, renewable. The contractor is not expected to work during official Thai bank holidays and on the client’s closure days.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the primary point of contact for the Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, and Vietnamese locales, managing linguistic feedback from stakeholders and initiatives. Work closely with internal teams—including engineering, marketing, product, and localization—to align on content strategies and ensure consistent voice and tone across all touchpoints. Support local market teams on regional projects and campaigns.

Localization Team Collaboration

Work with the Language Leads of the involved locales to maintain brand identity and tone of voice across markets, leveraging shared resources such as glossaries and style guides. Provide ongoing feedback to support the client’s growth in Southeast Asia.

Continuous Quality Monitoring

Proofread major projects and user-first content such as the homepage and marketing communications. Perform ongoing QA on the client’s platforms, identifying localization and functional issues, and coordinating with engineering and product teams to triage and resolve bugs. Support with urgent translations or content creation as needed.

Basic Requirements

Native Thai speaker
Fluent in English; fluency in Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, or Vietnamese is a plus
Strong background in localization, preferably in a tech-driven or content-rich environment
Previous experience as a Language Manager, Localization Specialist, or in a similar leadership role
Experience working with global brands or enterprise-level localization programs is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and quality reporting
Ability to align linguistic work with broader business goals and regional market strategies, advocating for language quality with non-linguistic stakeholders
Experience managing glossaries, style guides, and localization QA
Familiarity with UI/UX localization
Proficiency in CAT tools
University degree or equivalent experience in translation, linguistics, or localization project management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

Freelance contract (external contractor)
30 hours per week (negotiable)
12-month commitment (renewable)
Remote position. The candidate must be located in Asia and able to guarantee availability during GMT+7 and GMT+8 working hours.
Must attend weekly meetings in GMT+8 and may be invited to occasional meetings overlapping EMEIA and USA time zones (optional).
Not expected to work during Thai bank holidays and Client closure days