Job description

Localization quality controllers (LQCs) support FunkyCorp project managers on localization projects. They ensure localized content reads naturally in their native language and meets our high standards. FunkyCorp is looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about translation, detail-oriented, and motivated by a challenge.

What you’ll do:

Assist in the creation of a terminology list and style guide that aligns with content strategy and clearly defines target-language-specific rules
Manage the terminology list and style guide
Review content that has been translated and proofread ensuring it is:

Consistent with the terminology list and style guide
Contextually accurate—some words/sentences may need to be translated differently depending on the context. For example, “subject” can be translated differently in French depending on the context: “sujet”, “objet”, “matière”.
Free from mistranslations, grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and unnatural sentence structure/phrasing.

Evaluate and report to the project manager on translation quality, raising issues and providing feedback where necessary
Answer target-language-specific questions from translators and proofreaders
Participate irregular meetings with the project manager and other LQCs
Screen proofread the demo version of the localized site before the official launch checking for incorrectly displayed text, corrupted characters, image issues and high-level contextual inaccuracies

You have:

3+ years of professional experience as a translator from English into your native language
Professional experience as a Localization quality controller or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in translation, English literature, linguistics, your native language, or similar.
Must be a native speaker of the target language, with impeccable grammar and spelling
Is fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
Has significant translation, proofreading and/or quality control experience in the digital field
Has uninterrupted access to the internet and is able to check and respond to emails regularly
Strong computer literacy including being comfortable using various task management systems, communication apps and presentation/spreadsheet apps for productivity

The ideal person:

Has visited or lived in Japan and is knowledgeable about the country and its culture
Has experience working on a large-scale localization project with multiple counterparts
Has experience working on travel-related contents
Has extraordinary attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Has a flexible schedule.
Thrives working on fast-paced and challenging projects as part of a dynamic team