Bilingual Copywriter, Retail & Ecommerce- Temporary- Little Burgundy

Little Burgundy; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Burgundy in Montreal seeks a detail-oriented bilingual Copywriter to support retail, ecommerce, and marketing teams. You will blend translation, creative copywriting, and bilingual content adaptation to deliver compelling brand messaging across digital and in-store touchpoints.

You will ensure French content is accurate and culturally relevant for Quebec while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or related field.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading in French and English.
• Experience in copywriting or ecommerce marketing in retail.
• Knowledge of Quebec language rules (OQLF) is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-powered writing tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate and adapt content for French and English across Marketing and Ecommerce.
• Write product descriptions, emails, and promotional copy.
• Ensure language compliance with Quebec French requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, Design, and Merchandising teams.
• Review AI-generated translations for quality and consistency.
• Maintain brand voice and SEO alignment across channels.

Skills

Copywriting

Translation

Bilingual

Retail

Education

Degree in Translation

Communications/Marketing degree

Job description

Job Category: Other

Requisition Number: BILIN002673

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Montreal, QC H4C2Z6, CAN

Description

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a detail-oriented, and highly organized Bilingual Copywriter, Retail & Ecommerce to support our retail operations, ecommerce, and marketing teams, as well as other business functions.

This role is ideal for someone who combines creativity with strong execution skills, thrives in a cross-functional environment, and leverages AI and digital tools to enhance content quality, efficiency, and consistency.

The Role

In this role, you will blend translation, creative copywriting, and bilingual content adaptation to deliver compelling, consistent brand messaging across digital and in-store touchpoints.

You will play a key role in bringing our brands to life through engaging product descriptions, ecommerce content, marketing campaigns, and in-store communications. You will also ensure that all French-language content is accurate, culturally relevant, tailored to the Quebec market, and compliant with applicable language regulations.

How You Will Make an Impact

Translation & French Language Expertise

• Translate, revise, and adapt content from English to French, and from French to English across Marketing, Ecommerce, Operations, and other departments.
• Serve as the company's French-language specialist, ensuring linguistic accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec's French language requirements, including applicable OQLF standards.
• Maintain and evolve bilingual terminology, brand voice guidelines, and translation standards.
• Review AI-generated translations and copy to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with brand positioning.

Retail Operations & Internal Communications

• Translate and proofread retail communications, training materials, operational documents, visual merchandising guidelines, and store signage.
• Support Sales, Operations, Training, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, and Loss Prevention with bilingual content needs.
• Write and adapt internal communications, memos, announcements, and store-facing materials.
• Manage multiple content requests and priorities while ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.

Copywriting & Creative Content

• Develop engaging, on-brand copy for ecommerce websites, email campaigns, digital advertising, social media, and other marketing channels.
• Write compelling product descriptions, category pages, landing pages, and promotional content that support customer engagement and conversion.
• Adapt campaign concepts, slogans, and marketing messages creatively for both English and French audiences.
• Ensure a consistent tone of voice and brand identity across customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Ecommerce, Design, and Merchandising teams to support product launches, seasonal campaigns, and brand initiatives.
• Create, review, and optimize ecommerce product copy, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with SEO best practices with the support of ecommerce director.
• Identify opportunities to streamline content creation through AI-powered tools, automation, and standardized workflows.

Experience and Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Translation, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both French and English.
• Experience in copywriting, translation, or ecommerce marketing, ideally within retail or fashion.
• Strong understanding of brand voice, digital marketing, and SEO best practices is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-powered writing and translation tools, with the ability to use them effectively while maintaining quality.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with content management platforms.
• Creativity, adaptability, autonomy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Work Location: Montreal head office, with on-site attendance required three days a week.