Freelance Translator- Product Information (German) at farfetch

farfetch

Porto·4h ago

Mid Level💼 Freelance

Salary Range

$72,250 - $97,750 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a German Translator to join Farfetch’s LangOps & Development team. This role focuses on localising product information to ensure Farfetch’s product catalogue resonates with German-speaking audiences.

Key Responsibilities

→Translate and localise product information, including detailed descriptions of materials, fabric compositions, and size & fit elements, ensuring clarity and accuracy for local audiences.
→Localise and adapt Farfetch’s product catalogue and associated content, tailoring the language to meet the cultural nuances and preferences of the target audience.
→Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards.
→Maintain translation memories and terminology databases, ensuring consistency across all translated materials and optimising reuse of existing translations.
→Ensure consistency in language and tone of voice across product descriptions.
→Utilise and contribute to the development of cutting-edge localisation tools and technology to streamline processes and improve accuracy.

Requirements

✓Language Expert: Native-level fluency in German with exceptional written and verbal skills.
✓Luxury E-commerce Experience: Proven experience in writing, translating, and localising content for luxury or high-end e-commerce brands.
✓Experience in translating technical product details such as fabric compositions, material properties, and size & fit elements is highly desired.
✓Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to craft compelling, customer-centric content that engages and appeals to the tastes and preferences of local audiences.
✓Process-Oriented: Experience in managing translation workflows, using translation memories, and maintaining terminology databases to ensure content consistency and quality.
✓Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with localisation and translation tools (e.g. TMS, Machine Translation, etc.) is required. Experience working with SEO optimisation and e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, or similar is a plus.
✓Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
✓Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, especially when translating specific product details like materials and size & fit, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and maintain quality under tight deadlines.