French Linguist

buscojobs España; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in language services seeks a Linguist to perform quality control, transcreation, and translation tasks. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Translation and fluency in French and English, along with relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality multilingual content and fostering innovation in language services.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience as a translator and/or reviewer.
• Proficient with CAT tools and issue tracking software.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a virtual team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform quality control, transcreation, and translation tasks.
• Manage and maintain language materials to high standards.
• Develop and train new freelancers according to project needs.

Conocimientos

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Excellent language skills

Strong knowledge of terminology

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Educación

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

Herramientas

CAT tools (e.g., SDL Studio)

Issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)

Standard software (Windows, Office)

Descripción del empleo

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize provides high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving our global clients in key markets.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Linguist performs quality control, transcreation, and on-demand translation tasks on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers); ensures work is performed to high standards within deadlines and quality benchmarks; and ensures adherence to the Language Process by the project team.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Perform quality control tasks on assigned projects (EN > [language])
2. Perform transcreation, translation, and post-editing tasks (EN > [language])
3. Perform other linguistic tasks (EN > [language])
4. Prepare, manage, and maintain language materials (glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) up to quality standards and current
5. Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required
6. Develop and train new and existing freelancers according to project needs
7. Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as needed
8. Ensure good team interaction and resolve terminology and language questions
9. Participate in developing improved working processes
10. Achieve goals set by the French Team Lead

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages and 3+ years of relevant experience as a translator and/or reviewer
• Fluent in French (native level), both written and spoken; fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Experience as a translator in: Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites
• Excellent language skills (source/target)
• Strong knowledge of terminology in IT consumer products, social media, entertainment
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Proficient with standard software (Windows, Office), CAT tools (e.g., SDL Studio), and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Quick learner of new localization tools and applications
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Provides clear, constructive feedback; strong problem-solving skills
• Effective at presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, and colleagues
• Capable of solving practical problems with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret various instructions in different formats
• Willingness to train and pass on knowledge to others
• Positive communication with customers at various levels
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual team

Welocalize is committed to equal opportunities. In compliance with the Law on the Rights of People with Disabilities, candidates with a disability certificate (≥33%) are encouraged to apply.