German Speaking Translation & Transcreation Specialist

ABL; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail brand is seeking a Native Standard German Translation & Transcreation Specialist to enhance communication with customers. The role involves translating various materials and maintaining brand consistency. Ideal candidates should have native fluency in German and strong English skills, with proven experience in translation. This full-time remote position offers a pay range of £20-25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German (native level) and strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Proven experience in translation or transcreation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a love of language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Translating and transcreating English content into German, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Maintaining brand glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases.
• Advising on linguistic nuances and communication improvements.

Skills

Fluency in German (native level)

Strong English communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong MS Office skills

Job description

Are you passionate about language, culture, and communication? We're looking for a talented German-speaking Translation & Transcreation Specialist to join one of the world's leading international retail brands, known for its unbeatable prices, and fast-moving European presence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a linguist who thrives on variety and enjoys being part of a collaborative European team.

Title: Native Standard German Translation & Transcreation Specialist

Location: Remote

Pay: 20 - 25 per hour

Contract: Full-time contract, 37.5 hours per week; ASAP start until the end of January 2026

About the Role

You will play a key role in shaping how this global retailer communicates with customers and colleagues across Europe. You'll translate and adapt a wide range of materials, from retail operations and training content to internal communications and brand messaging, ensuring everything feels natural, accurate and culturally spot-on.

What You'll Be Doing

• Translating and transcreating English content into German, ensuring clarity, consistency, and the right tone of voice.
• Maintaining brand glossaries, style guides, and terminology databases to ensure every message feels authentic and on-brand.
• Acting as the go-to language expert for the business, advising on linguistic nuances, cultural context, and communication improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Fluency in German (native level) and strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Proven experience in translation or transcreation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a love of language and culture.
• Strong MS Office skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a supportive, multilingual team in a company that’s always evolving. Expect variety, challenge, and plenty of opportunity to grow your linguistic expertise in a fast‑paced, international environment where no two days are the same.

If you’re a confident communicator with a creative eye for language and a passion for accuracy, we’d love to hear from you.