Senior Product Sub Editor & Translator German

Mytheresa; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading luxury retailer in Milan seeks a Senior Product Sub Editor & Translator for their Copy Editing team. The ideal candidate is a native German speaker with strong English skills, 3-5 years of editing experience, and a background in fashion. Responsibilities include overseeing German product copy quality, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating translation workflows. The position offers full-time employment and various benefits, including up to 37 days of holiday.

Servizi

Up to 37 days of holiday

Mobile office flexibility

Language & e-learning courses

Staff discount up to 30%

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Competenze

• 3-5 years professional experience in translation, writing and editing, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong grasp of spelling and grammar in German.
• Experience in fashion e-commerce or digital media environments.

Mansioni

• Oversee quality of German product copy and translations.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to junior team members.
• Coordinate workflow and ensure timely delivery of content.

Conoscenze

Native German speaker

Proficiency in English

Excellent time-management

Fashion competence

Formazione

Degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, Marketing, Translation or related field

Strumenti

MS Office

CMS systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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To support our Copy Editing team we are searching for a Senior Product Sub Editor & Translator German to be based in our Milan office.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the quality and consistency of German product copy and translations across all three platforms.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior team members
• Onboard new starters.
• Coordinate the workflow and timely delivery of German product descriptions and translations.
• Review and adapt AI/agency-translated texts, ensuring linguistic quality, brand tone, and factual accuracy.
• Sub-edit product copy as needed.
• Ensure a consistent tone of voice for German product descriptions across all channels.
• Collaborate with Content Managers and other teams to optimize product content.
• Participate in creative workshops, brand trainings and new projects aimed at team development.
• Act as a point of contact for Content Managers and Copy Editors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of German assets.

Who You Are

• Native German speaker with excellent written and verbal skills, including a strong grasp of spelling and grammar.
• Proficiency in English with excellent comprehension skills.
• Educated to degree level with a background in Journalism, Creative Writing, Marketing, Translation or fashion-related subjects.
• 3-5 years professional experience in translation, writing and editing, with demonstrable experience in a leadership or senior role.
• Profound fashion competence and knowledge of industry trends, luxury brands, and textiles.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with proven experience managing deadlines and translation coordination.
• Familiar with MS Office and CMS systems.
• Experience in fashion e-commerce, editorial or digital media environments.

What We Offer

• Up to 37 days of holiday (including ROL and festivita’ abolite), depending on the length of service, starting with 33 days
• Mobile office with up to 20% of your total contracted hours (job and position permitting)
• Language & e-learning courses
• Staff discount of up to 30%
• Ticket restaurant
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Discounted membership for selected sports platforms & gyms
• Individual support on mental health & well-being
• Social Day
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry