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WGSN

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501 - 1000 employees

💰 $20M Series B on 2000-05

WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting. We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow’s consumer.

📋 Description

• Oversee WGSN's Japanese localised content and site updates • Collaborate with Marketing, Design and Product departments to localise assets for digital publishing on WGSN product sites • Work closely with the Tech team to incorporate machine translation systems for optimising localisation workflow • Manage translated Japanese content for various verticals and brand-related marketing materials • Collaborate with internal Product and Tech teams to assist machine learning development • Manage linguistic resources: 6 glossaries and 2 style guides • Monitor content quality and implement necessary changes to improve the in-house machine translation system • Guide freelancers and part-time staff by offering instructions, constructive feedback • Report regularly on project status to localisation managers, and support communication with the Japanese commercial team

🎯 Requirements

• Must be a native Japanese speaker with an exceptional command of Japanese and English research, reading and writing – skilled in transcreating and localisation editing from English to Japanese • Prior experience with machine translation API such as DeepL, Google, Amazon, Bing and post-editing • Prioritise and organise tasks under tight deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail • Comfortable with flexible work hours and working across regions and time zones, and collaborating virtually with teams and freelancers • Self-starter and proactive communicator who is passionate about sharing knowledge and connecting with people and ideas • Technical skills: usage proficiency in Apple computer and Google tools, including a basic understanding of data analytics, is desired

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile-working arrangements • Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people