Language Manager - Korean

SALT TALENT SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SALT Talent is seeking a Language Manager - Korean to own end-to-end localization for a social media client, including tone of voice, terminology, and quality across products, design, marketing, and UX. You will build and maintain Korean language assets, collaborate with global teams and vendors, and drive AI-powered localization workflows.

You will lead cross-functional projects, establish guidelines for Korean typography and UI line-breaking, and ensure native, accurate user experiences across

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Korean with deep cultural insights into the South Korean market.
• Minimum 5 years in translation/localization with at least 2 years in language management or strategic localization.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, TMS, and LQA frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of voice (ToV).
• 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.
• Establish guidelines for Korean honorifics, e-commerce terminology, and typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing prompts, MT post-editing workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
• Build and maintain core language assets, including Korean terminology databases and translation memories.
• Manage external localization vendors, conducting RCA on quality issues and providing training.

Skills

Korean localization leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Localization strategy

Quality assurance

AI/LLM localization

Tools

CAT tools

Translation Management Systems

LQA frameworks

Job description

SALT Talent is looking for a Language Manager - Korean Language for our Social Media client. In this role you will build a world-class e-commerce experience and take end-to-end ownership of Korean linguistic quality, user experience, and localization strategy

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of voice (ToV)
• 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.
• Establish guidelines for Korean honorifics (speech levels),e-commerce terminology, and CJK typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing LLM prompts, MTpost-editing (MTPE) workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
• Build and maintain core language assets, including Korean terminology databases, translation memories, and style guides.
• Manage external localization vendors (LSPs), conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and providing continuous training

Qualification:

• Native-level fluency in Korean with deep cultural insights into theSouth 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).
• 6Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.

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