Lead Brazilian Portuguese Patent Localization

Welocalize, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking an experienced translation professional to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for multiple accounts. You will coordinate with freelancers, maintain language resources, resolve terminology queries, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize workflows.

The role also involves editing, quality initiatives, and ownership of end-to-end deliveries with a focus on high-quality multilingual content across diverse subjects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent in English and native fluency in target language; 8+ years in translation/localization/editing or content writing; 5+ years of review experience.
• Strong knowledge of localization processes and terminology management.
• Proficient with standard CAT tools and office software; ability to train others and work in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Lead linguist on assigned accounts.
• Own deliveries translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts.
• Prepare and maintain language materials (glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions).
• Manage project-related queries and coordinate with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists.
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors.
• Develop and train internal linguists and freelancers as needed.
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Develop and improve working processes and propose improvements.
• Meet or exceed KPIs for productivity, on-time delivery, and quality.

Skills

Fluent in English

Target language native

Translation/localization/editing

Content writing

Review experience

CAT tools proficiency

JIRA experience

Team training ability

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking an experienced translation professional to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for multiple accounts. You will coordinate with freelancers, maintain language resources, resolve terminology queries, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize workflows.

The role also involves editing, quality initiatives, and ownership of end-to-end deliveries with a focus on high-quality multilingual content across diverse subjects.