Localization Specialist - Mandarin, Indonesian, English

Akulaku Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 111,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Akulaku Group is seeking a bilingual Localization Specialist to translate and localize interface and marketing content across Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, and English for front-end and back-end platforms.

You will collaborate with R&D, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure linguistic quality, maintain glossaries, and manage translation memories using CAT tools, while adhering to brand standards and UX writing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chinese language, linguistics, translation, communication or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of localization, translation, project management, or related experience (fresh graduates welcome).
• Proficient in Mandarin and English, spoken and written (HSK 5+ preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CAT/localization tools such as Trados, Phrase, Crowdin, Smartcat.
• Strong understanding of localization workflows, terminology management, QA, and UX writing principles.

Responsibilities

• Support localization of interface and marketing content into Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, and English across front-end and back-end systems.
• Translate and localize business and product documents, including pitch decks, proposals, SOPs, and UX/UI content.
• Act as liaison between Chinese stakeholders and local clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct market trend research to enhance content quality and relevance.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA to conduct usability testing and ensure brand standards.
• Review, proofread, and edit translations for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Mandarin language

English language

Project coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language, Linguistics, Translation, Communication, or related field

Tools

Trados

Phrase

Crowdin

Smartcat

Job description

Akulaku Group is seeking a bilingual Localization Specialist to translate and localize interface and marketing content across Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, and English for front-end and back-end platforms.

You will collaborate with R&D, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure linguistic quality, maintain glossaries, and manage translation memories using CAT tools, while adhering to brand standards and UX writing principles.