Remote EN→Korean Patent Translator (Freelance)

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady project flow

Remote work

Job summary

Welocalize is seeking translators to work remotely on English-to-Korean patent translation projects. You will translate, edit, and validate patent documents across chemistry, biology, CS, electricity, and mechanics, delivering high-quality translations with attention to terminology.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in patent translation/editing, strong Korean fluency, and experience with CAT tools (Trados, XTM).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience translating/editing patent documents (mechanical and/or chemical)
• Proficiency with CAT tools, especially Trados and XTM
• Able to provide K-Editor compatible formats (HLT, HLZ, FIN)
• Good availability and quick response times
• Competitive rates preferred

Responsibilities

• Translate patent content from English into Korean with native-level Korean fluency
• Edit translations for accuracy and consistency
• Maintain CAT tool workflows and deliverables on tight timelines

Skills

Korean fluency

English proficiency

Tools

Trados

XTM

K-Editor formats (HLT/HLZ/FIN)

Job description

Welocalize is seeking translators to work remotely on English-to-Korean patent translation projects. You will translate, edit, and validate patent documents across chemistry, biology, CS, electricity, and mechanics, delivering high-quality translations with attention to terminology.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in patent translation/editing, strong Korean fluency, and experience with CAT tools (Trados, XTM).