German Sub Editor

YNAP GROUP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion retailer in London is seeking a German Writer/Sub-Editor who will translate and sub-edit marketing and editorial content from English into German. Ideal candidates will have experience in copywriting or translation within a related industry, along with native fluency in German and English. The role involves collaborating with teams and meeting tight deadlines, in a supportive hybrid working environment that encourages creativity and personal development.

Benefits

Performance bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have copywriting or translating experience in the fashion industry.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and knowledge of the international fashion markets.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing and editorial copy from English into German.
• Sub-edit features, ensuring accuracy and adapting headlines.
• Collaborate with teams to meet all deadlines.

Skills

Fluency in English and German (native level)

Experience in copywriting or translation

Strong communication skills

Ability to thrive in a team

Understanding of German fashion market

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Figma

CMS systems knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

NET-A-PORTER delivers incredible fashion for incredible women. As the world's leading luxury retailer with the most authoritative product edit globally, the site offers the ultimate curation of fashion from the most coveted designer brands, the most exceptional assortment of fine watches and precious jewelry, and more than 200 specialist beauty brands. Its discerning edit places special emphasis on highlighting the creativity and promise of the next generation of fashion talent via the Vanguard, a program for emerging brands. Consideration for environmental and social impact increasingly shapes the product offering, and the launch of the NET SUSTAIN platform showcases brands that place sustainability at the core of their product. Uniting content and commerce to deliver an immersive and inspiring customer experience, NET-A-PORTER speaks to a global community and features a dedicated editorial vertical with PORTER, which is renowned for its award‑winning content featuring a diverse range of incredible women.

NET-A-PORTER champions unparalleled customer service offering express worldwide shipping to more than 170 countries including same or next‑day delivery to the UK, US, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Australia and Singapore, a seamless shopping experience across all devices, luxurious packaging, easy returns and a multi‑lingual customer care and personal shopping team that is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Position: German Writer / Sub‑Editor

Location: Westfield office in London

Department Size: 15

Reporting into: Translations Manager

Direct reports: None

What We Offer

• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role
• A pension scheme contributed to by both employee and company
• Access to a portal with discounts on theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount and exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, fun, and caring team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Translate marketing and editorial copy from English into German, preserving Net‑A‑Porter’s authoritative voice.
• Sub‑edit features: check accuracy, trim copy to fit, proof copy, and verify all pages and links for the website, iPad and iPhone apps.
• Adapt headlines and sub‑heads to suit German readership and perform sense‑checking across copy.
• Sub‑edit marketing, editorial, email and general site copy.
• Sub‑edit special projects as required (e.g., video, printed projects).
• Collaborate with the translations team to meet all deadlines.
• Work closely with the site trading team and web production.
• Cover for the German Chief Sub‑Editor when absent.
• Gain insight into the German fashion market and typical consumer to continuously improve German content.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in copywriting or translating within the fashion or a related industry.
• Fluency in English and German (native level) both written and spoken.
• Good understanding of InDesign and working knowledge of Photoshop.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Figma and TMS Phrase Software.
• PC and Mac literacy.
• Some experience of CMS systems is beneficial.
• Ability to manage a changing workload effectively and meet daily deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a busy team.
• Understanding of the German‑speaking and international fashion and luxury markets.

About Us

From the moment you join the YOOX NET‑A‑PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, please apply with a CV.

Equal Opportunity Statement

YOOX NET‑A‑PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age or disability status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Associate | Workplace Type: Hybrid