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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Localization Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the localization process of our products and services to ensure they are culturally and linguistically appropriate for various global markets. This role requires excellent project management skills, a deep understanding of localization best practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketing professionals. The Localization Coordinator will oversee the entire localization lifecycle, from initial planning and resource allocation to final quality assurance and delivery. You will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that the quality of localized content meets our high standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and updating localization guidelines, glossaries, and style guides to ensure consistency across all localized content. The successful candidate will have a strong background in linguistics, translation, or a related field, and experience working with localization tools and software. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities. If you are passionate about languages and cultures and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage the end-to-end localization process for various products and services.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather localization requirements.
- Develop and maintain localization guidelines, glossaries, and style guides.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of localized content.
- Manage relationships with external translation vendors and freelancers.
- Track and report on localization project progress and metrics.
- Conduct linguistic quality assurance and testing.
- Resolve localization issues and provide solutions to improve processes.
- Maintain localization project documentation and records.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in localization.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on localization processes.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for localized content.
- Manage localization budgets and resources effectively.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure culturally appropriate content.
- Coordinate the translation and localization of marketing materials.
- Work with product teams to integrate localization into the development process.
- Ensure timely delivery of localized content to meet project deadlines.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the localization process.
- Optimize localization workflows for efficiency and quality.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in localization or translation project management.
- Proficiency in localization tools and software (e.g., CAT tools, TMS).
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of localization best practices and industry standards.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with linguistic quality assurance and testing.
- Familiarity with different cultural norms and practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.
- Experience managing external vendors and freelancers.
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for localized content.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
- Passion for languages and cultures.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with localization project management?
- What localization tools and software are you proficient in?
- How do you ensure the quality and consistency of localized content?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging localization project you managed?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously?
- What strategies do you use to manage relationships with external vendors?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends and best practices in localization?
- Can you describe your experience with linguistic quality assurance and testing?
- How do you integrate localization into the product development process?
- What steps do you take to ensure culturally appropriate content?
- How do you manage localization budgets and resources effectively?
- Can you provide an example of how you resolved a localization issue?
- What is your approach to developing and maintaining localization guidelines?
- How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams on localization projects?
- What experience do you have with legal and regulatory requirements for localized content?
- How do you optimize localization workflows for efficiency and quality?
- Can you describe a time when you provided training or support on localization processes?
- What languages are you proficient in, and how do they benefit your role?
- How do you handle feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement?
- What motivates you to work in the field of localization?