Language Manager- Korean

Salt Digital Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Korean Language Manager for a 6-month extendable contract in Singapore. You will drive Korean language strategy, quality standards, and leverage AI localization tools across product, design, and marketing teams to deliver an exceptional Korean e-commerce experience.

The role requires native Korean with cultural insights and fluent English, 5+ years in translation/localization, and 2+ years in leadership/strategic localization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields.
• At least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
• Proven experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization.

Responsibilities

• Drive Korean language strategy and quality standards, leverage AI translation technologies, and partner with cross-functional product, design, and marketing teams to deliver an exceptional Korean e-commerce experience.
• Own end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of client projects.
• Serve as the primary Korean localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Korean linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.

Skills

Korean Localization

Localization Strategy

LQA Frameworks

AI/LLM Localization

Cross-functional Leadership

UI Localization

Tools

CAT Tools

Translation Management Systems

LQA Frameworks

Job description

Salt is looking for a Language Manager for 6 months extendable contract role in Singapore. This role is with a well known Social Media Tech client.

What will you do:

As the Korean Language Manager, you will drive Korean language strategy and quality standards, leverage cutting-edge AI translation technologies, and partner with cross-functional product, design, and marketing teams to deliver an exceptional Korean e-commerce experience.

Own the end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of client projects.

Serve as the primary Korean localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.

Oversee Korean linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.

Native-level fluency in Korean with deep cultural insights into the South Korean market, and fluent professional English.

Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.

Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.

Proven track record of managing Korean UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization (e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).

Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.

Interested in joining a team where you can make a real impact?

CEI No: R1763696 / EA No: 07C3147