Remote English-German Translator & Copy Editor (Freelance)

Welocalize, Inc.; Zürich; Remote; CHF 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking experienced English to German translators and copy editors for a long-term remote project with a multinational client.

This freelance/independent contract role offers ongoing work and the opportunity to contribute to diverse content types, including marketing, UI, product, and support. Candidates should have native German, strong English skills, CAT tool experience, and a proven track record delivering high-quality translations on tight deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in German (de-DE and/or de-CH) with excellent command of English (en-US).
• 2+ years of professional translation experience with a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field or 5+ years of professional translation experience without a formal translation degree.
• Experience translating English to German across informational, marketing, UI, product, and support content.
• Experience using CAT tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality translations on deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.
• Strong communication, responsiveness, reliability, and openness to feedback and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Translation, Copy-editing, MTPE across Marketing, UI, Product, Support, Informational, Light Legal content.
• Collaborate with a global network of linguists and teams on high-visibility international projects.
• Meet deadlines and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced freelance environment.

Skills

German native

English proficiency

Translation experience

CAT tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Translation/Linguistics

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking experienced English to German translators and copy editors for a long-term remote project with a multinational client.

This freelance/independent contract role offers ongoing work and the opportunity to contribute to diverse content types, including marketing, UI, product, and support. Candidates should have native German, strong English skills, CAT tool experience, and a proven track record delivering high-quality translations on tight deadlines in a fast-paced