Proofing / Qa Specialist (Remote- Latin America)

Avantpage, Inc.; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A localization services company in Veracruz is seeking a detail-oriented Proofer responsible for final quality assurance on translated documents. The role involves checking for consistency, completeness, and correctness in documents while collaborating with teams on layout and formatting. Ideal candidates excel in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and thrive in deadline-driven environments. Join a vibrant multicultural team and enjoy opportunities for professional growth within the localization industry.

Servicios

Professional development opportunities

Training in new tools

Multicultural working environment

Formación

• Keen eye and fastidious attention to detail.
• Sound judgment in case of difficult layout and linguistic choices.
• Ability to effectively use internal reference materials.

Responsabilidades

• Compare foreign language documents against original documents for consistency.
• Ensure correct formatting of target file in comparison to the original.
• Provide concise feedback to formatters and translators.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Commitment to quality

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Good communication skills in English

Ability to follow complex instructions

Herramientas

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

About us

Job Overview

A proofer is a person responsible for the last step of Quality Assurance process, who ensures that the translated document follows linguistic and non-linguistic preferences of the client and internal AP standards.

Proofer follows resources related to layout proofing and customer specific style guides.

Work closely with the Operations team and the in-house DTP team, in order to support efficient workflow and ensure quality of the final product.

Provide concise feedback to formatters, translators and external proofers on project-basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compare foreign language documents against original documents for consistency, completeness, and correctness.
• Completeness: All text and graphics are contained in the translation.
• Consistency: Repeated visual elements such as headers and subheads are formatted consistently with the original document and throughout different translation languages.
• Correctness: Layout, colors, graphics, font styles, text enhancements, names, phone numbers, and quantities match the original document.
• Ensure correct formatting of target file in comparison to the original.
• Mark any possible errors and provide concise feedback to formatters and/or translators using commenting tools.
• Correct carefully any possible layout error or inconsistency when working on MS Office files.
• Help the PMs and PCs in preprocess of the documents.
• Perform evaluation of graphic design work quality following the DQA process.

Skills and Qualifications

• Keen eye and fastidious attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively use internal reference materials and stylistic guidelines.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Sound judgment in case of difficult layout and linguistic choices.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Second language is a plus.
• Thrives under pressure and in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Effective team player.

What we offer

• Joining a vibrant multicultural team spread across the Americas and Europe.
• Professional development and growth opportunities in the localization industry.
• Training in new tools, technologies, and processes.
• Energetic, multicultural, and empathetic working environment.