TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

The Senior Translator is mainly responsible for English into Korean translation, post-editing, and copy-adaptation of marketing/retail (apparel and luxury) materials for clients with top quality.

This will be a full-time position based remotely or in our Manchester office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate, post-edit, and/or copy-adapt for English into Korean documents, marketing and retail (apparel and luxury) industry in the mainDemonstrate creative and critical thinking skills to produce client-preferred style translationProactively learn and adapt VIP client’s style and tones, instructions, and glossaries into translation for the best qualityClosely engage with creating, managing, and maintaining client-specific language related assets such as translation memory, glossaries, or style guideUnderstand and implement TransPerfect’s quality standards and assure that they are upheld to meet clients’ expectationsReview client edits and revise documents as necessary, and update language assets accordinglyJuggle multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines on a daily basis in a fast-paced client-deadline driven environmentCommunicate with local and international project managers and other stakeholders on translation projects day-to-dayAttend client meetings as necessary in collaboration with team and implement feedback to translation projects constructively.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

3 to 5 years of experience in retail (preferably in apparel and luxury) and marketing translation, copy writing and editing with minimum of Bachelor’s degree is a mustNative level of written, verbal, and comprehension skills in both English and Korean along with cultural consulting competencyCapable of performing necessary research with a high level of critical thinking skillsSolid experience in assessing different levels of translation quality and creative writingSelf-motivated, eager to learn and capable of working alone as well as being a team player in a group settingAdaptable and open to feedback from clients and peer review

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

3 to 5 years of translation industry experience, preferably in general retail/fashion fields and/or a Master’s degree in Translation, Interpretation, or Communication, or other related fields such as Journalism, Public Relations, etc.Experience in a copy writer role in an advertising agencyBlogging and/or copy writing experience coming from strong writing backgroundExperience with CAT tools and translation software (such as Trados, SDLX or WordFast)Interest in healthy life style, fitness, and yoga is a plusGeneral awareness and knowledge of mainstream apparel brand labels along with their corresponding target audience demographics