Freelance Translator - English/Mandarin Projects in Singapore

Progressive Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive freelance compensation per

Long-term collaboration potential

Job summary

Progressive Technology is seeking a talented freelance translator fluent in English and Mandarin to handle a growing volume of translation projects across business, technical manuals, and marketing materials. The successful candidate will work remotely on various content types while maintaining accuracy, tone, and consistency.

Minimum 2 years of professional translation experience, familiarity with CAT tools, and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin (Simplified/Traditional).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both languages.
• Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat) is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain terminology consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate materials from English to Mandarin and vice versa, preserving context and meaning.
• Review and proofread translations for accuracy, grammar, and terminology.
• Adapt language to suit target audiences while preserving tone and intent.
• Collaborate with internal teams or clients to clarify terminology and project requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of translations according to deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards in all communications.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

CAT tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Terminology consistency

Tools

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Smartcat

Job description

Job Summary

Progressive Technology is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Freelance Translator with fluency in English and Mandarin to support a growing volume of translation projects. This role is ideal for linguistically gifted professionals with a passion for language accuracy, cultural nuance, and technical precision. As a freelance translator, you will work on a variety of content types including business documentation, technical manuals, marketing materials, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate written materials from English to Mandarin and vice versa, ensuring context and meaning are preserved.

• Review and proofread translations for accuracy, grammar, and terminology.

• Adapt language to suit target audiences while preserving the original tone and intent.

• Collaborate with internal teams or clients to clarify terminology and project requirements.

• Ensure timely delivery of completed translation tasks according to project deadlines.

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards in all communications and documents.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Mandarin (Simplified/Traditional).

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in both languages.

• Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat) is highly preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in terminology.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional translation experience (freelance or in-house).

• Prior experience translating content in industries such as technology, e-commerce, or legal is a strong plus.

• Portfolio or samples of previous translation work may be requested during the selection process.

Working Hours

• Flexible hours based on project availability.

• Freelancers are expected to manage their own time and meet pre-agreed deadlines.

• Ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance or additional income.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong intercultural communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work without close supervision.

• Tech-savvy with proficiency in standard office and translation software.

• Comfortable working in a remote and collaborative digital environment.

• Understanding of tone, audience, and localization strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive freelance compensation per project.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse global team.

• Flexible work schedule and location – work from anywhere.

• Consistent flow of varied projects and long-term collaboration potential.

• Access to company-supported tools and resources when available.

Why Join Progressive Technology?

At Progressive Technology, we believe in empowering our freelance partners with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to grow. We value precision, reliability, and creativity, and we work with professionals who take pride in their work. If you are passionate about language and thrive in a remote, project-based role, we want to hear from you. We are expanding rapidly in Asia and seek language experts who want to be part of our journey.