Remote Freelance French-English Technical Translator

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR7 is seeking a remote freelance translator for French into English. You will ensure accurate translation of technical documentation, leveraging translation memories, glossaries, and style guides while preserving terminology and cultural accuracy.

The role requires a degree in translation or equivalent, native English proficiency, and strong French skills.CAT tools experience and adaptability to fast-paced projects are essential for meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Native English speaker.
• Excellent command of French (reading and writing).
• Experience in translation and proofreading, preferably in Technical field.
• IT skills with knowledge of CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure target text accurately reflects source meaning.
• Follow project instructions and references (translation memory, glossary, style guides).
• Maintain high grammatical accuracy and key terminology.
• Correct formatting, tagging, punctuation and country-specific terminology per guidelines.

Skills

Native English speaker

French proficiency

CAT tools

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Translation or Applied Linguistics

Tools

Translation memory

Glossary

CAT tools

Job description

STAR7 is seeking a remote freelance translator for French into English. You will ensure accurate translation of technical documentation, leveraging translation memories, glossaries, and style guides while preserving terminology and cultural accuracy.

The role requires a degree in translation or equivalent, native English proficiency, and strong French skills.CAT tools experience and adaptability to fast-paced projects are essential for meeting tight deadlines.