Icelandic UI Localization Specialist Remote

LILT (Production); United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Prompt payments

Global project exposure

Portfolio growth

Job summary

LILT is seeking an Icelandic linguist with expertise in UI, marketing localization, and product descriptions. This remote, 1099 contractor role focuses on precise UX content, culturally resonant marketing, and polished e-commerce copy across regions.

You will collaborate with production and QA leads on time-bound projects, ensuring terminological consistency and high-quality localization for financial-sector materials.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language(s).
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
• A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• Proven professional experience in translation and localization within the financial domain.

Responsibilities

• Precision in UX and Technical Content. Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with total accuracy.
• Impactful Marketing Localization. Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in your local market.
• Polished Product and E-commerce Copy. Localize retail listings by applying regional naming logic and formatting standards.
• Brand Integrity and Quality Assurance. Uphold elite quality benchmarks to provide engaging content aligned with brand identity.
• Agile Team Collaboration. Coordinate with production and quality leads to meet client specifications and schedules.

Skills

Native-level proficiency

Terminology following

Translation experience

Localization in finance

Education

Graduate qualification in translation/linguistics/language studies

Graduate qualification in another field + 2 years translation experience

5 years professional translation experience

Job description

LILT is seeking an Icelandic linguist with expertise in UI, marketing localization, and product descriptions. This remote, 1099 contractor role focuses on precise UX content, culturally resonant marketing, and polished e-commerce copy across regions.

You will collaborate with production and QA leads on time-bound projects, ensuring terminological consistency and high-quality localization for financial-sector materials.