Freelance Japanese-English Interpreter & Translator (m/f/d)

Toyota Motorsport GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international automotive company is looking for a freelance Japanese-English interpreter and translator in Germany. You will provide online and onsite interpreting services and handle translations of technical documents. The ideal candidate should have JLPT N1 and CEFR C1 proficiency, alongside several years of freelance experience. The role involves approximately 20 hours of work per week, offering a hybrid work environment. We invite interested candidates to submit their CV, rates, and relevant certifications.

Leistungen

Hybrid work environment

International team

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in Japanese and English with certification.
• Several years of experience in interpreting and translation.
• Strong skills in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.

Aufgaben

• Provide online interpreting for project meetings.
• Conduct onsite interpreting for workshops.
• Translate technical documents and reports.
• Ensure precise communication between stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Japanese: JLPT N1 or higher

English: CEFR C1 or higher

Freelance interpreting experience

Simultaneous interpreting skills

Technical translation ability

Jobbeschreibung

Freelance Japanese-English Interpreter & Translator (m/f/d)

Join our international team and help us build a bridge between languages, cultures, and technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled freelance Japanese–English interpreter and translator to support our project teams with high‑quality language services. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, cross‑cultural environment and have strong linguistic and technical abilities, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Provide online interpreting for regular project meetings (approx. 3 days per week)
• Conduct onsite interpreting for workshops and coordination meetings in Cologne (approx. 2 days per week)
• Translate technical documents, presentations, meeting materials, and reports (JP ↔ EN, JP ↔ DE optional)
• Ensure clear, precise communication between stakeholders in Japan and Europe
• Prepare terminology and maintain accuracy in fast‑moving discussions

What You Bring

• Japanese: JLPT N1 or higher
• English: CEFR C1 or higher
• Several years of freelance interpreting and translation experience
• Strong skills in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting
• Ability to translate technical content clearly and reliably
• A professional, structured, and proactive way of working

What We Offer

• Approx.20 hours per week (4 hours/day)
• Hybrid setup – remote & onsite
• A supportive, international working environment

Interested?

We would be happy to receive:

• Your CV
• Your hourly or daily rate
• Any relevant certifications or references