Head of Language Services

Havas Group; France; À distance; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global marketing agency is seeking a Head of Language Services to lead translation and localization efforts. The role involves managing linguistic quality standards, optimizing processes, and collaborating with creative teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in the field, a strong command of translation tools, and excellent communication skills. This position promotes a diverse work environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in translation, localization, or transcreation.
• Proven ability to manage workflows across multiple markets and languages.
• Strong command of TMS and familiarity with AI-assisted translation.

Responsabilités

• Act as the subject matter expert in translation and localization.
• Oversee language processes and tool integration.
• Train and mentor teams on linguistic best practices.

Connaissances

Translation Management Systems (TMS)

Linguistic expertise

Cultural adaptation

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Outils

AI-assisted translation tools

Description du poste

Agency :

Prose On Pixels

Job Description :

Prose on Pixels is a global content at scale agency built to address the marketing challenges of today and deliver meaningful content into the future. With our unique Audience-First production model, we Create, Scale and Personalize content to captivate audiences and achieve desired brand and business outcomes.

Fusing creativity and performance, we create harder working, more sustainable content, reducing waste, and providing stronger ROI.

Introduction

As Head of Language Services, you oversee all translation and transcreation activities, ensuring content is linguistically flawless, culturally relevant, and aligned with brand voice across markets. You will lead process optimization, tool integration, and quality standards to continuously elevate the agency’s global language capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert in all aspects of translation, localization, and transcreation.
• Support pitches and client presentations by providing linguistic and cultural expertise.
• Oversee and continuously improve language processes, workflows, and tools (including TMS and AI-assisted translation).
• Define and maintain quality standards for linguistic excellence across all markets and content types.
• Collaborate closely with creative and production teams to ensure transcreated content preserves the intent and tone of the original work.
• Manage and nurture relationships with linguists, translators, and language partners.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in localization, AI, and language services, integrating relevant innovations into our operations.
• Train and mentor internal teams to increase linguistic awareness and best practices.

Profile:

• 8+ years of experience in translation, localization, or transcreation, ideally in an agency or global brand environment.
• Strong command of Translation Management Systems (TMS) and familiarity with AI-assisted translation tools.
• Proven ability to manage workflows and quality across multiple markets and languages.
• Deep understanding of linguistic nuance, tone of voice, and cultural adaptation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to partner with creative and strategic teams.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight and hands‑on execution.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a strong plus.

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.