Translator with Arabic - freelance (Remote)

LocalEyes; Dubai; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading localization services provider is seeking a freelance translator with Arabic who resides in Dubai. The role involves providing translation and localization services in marketing and IT sectors. Candidates should be detail-oriented and familiar with SDL Studio. Flexibility in schedule and valid work authorization in the UAE are required.

Qualifications

• Native in target language.
• IT skilled with knowledge of SDL Studio.
• Preferred experience in marketing and IT translation.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation and localization services.
• Conduct linguistic reviews and QA.
• Ensure terminology consistency.

Skills

Translation

CAT tools

Linguistic review

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics or Translation

Tools

SDL Studio

Job description

Overview

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them grow and expand in new markets by providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes is recruiting freelance translators with Arabic who are willing to provide translation and localization services in Marketing and IT sectors. You will be working as part of a dynamic team in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, and checking terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

Field of expertise

Marketing and IT translation

Project details

This project is ongoing with a start date to be determined (approximately 1 week advanced notice will be given).

Job details

• Job Title: Translator with Arabic
• Location: Remote (Must be located in Dubai)
• Schedule: This work is based on project need. Hours can therefore vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important. Expect full days of work in a row several times per year.
• Start date: TBD
• Project Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Freelance
• Must have valid work authorization in UAE (LocalEyes does not sponsor VISAs)

Requirements

Main requirements:

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Preferred experience as a translator specialized in translation and proofreading of the required field (marketing and IT)
• Editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture to recognise the author's play on words or visual references and able to adequately localize into target language
• Obsessed with detail, quality-driven and has a passion for languages
• Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
• Able to travel as the business calls
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good availability, potentially at least 4 hours per day and quick response times

GDPR

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We look forward to hearing from you! LocalEyes Vendor Management Team