Senior Japanese Linguist

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Perform on-demand translation tasks
• Perform the lead linguist role on assigned accounts
• Take ownership of deliveries translated internally or by external partners into the target language
• Prepare, manage, and maintain language materials, including glossaries, Style Guides, and work instructions
• Manage project-related queries
• Resolve terminology and language questions
• Coordinate with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors
• Develop and train internal linguists and new and existing freelancers
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters
• Participate in developing improved working processes and propose process improvements
• Meet or exceed productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs
• Achieve goals set by the team manager

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Native fluency in TARGET language
• 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 5+ years of review experience
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used various subject matters
• Subject-matter expert within company for assigned content specialities, service lines and processes
• Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
• Ability to coordinate internal and external translators
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating with customers at various levels
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work in a virtual team