Remote German Translator & Copy Editor (Freelance)

Welocalize, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. seeks experienced English (en-US) to German (de-DE and/or de-CH) translators and copy editors for an ongoing freelance, remote project with a leading multinational client.

The role requires native German, excellent English, and a track record in translation across marketing, UI, product, and support content. CAT tools proficiency and strong reliability are essential to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Native-level German with excellent English proficiency.
• 2+ years of professional translation with a degree in Translation or Linguistics, or 5+ years without a degree.
• Experience translating English to German across marketing, UI, product, and support content.
• Experience using CAT tools and delivering high-quality translations on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate English content into German across marketing, UI, product and support.
• Copy-edit translated content for accuracy and style.
• Perform MTPE when required and adhere to client instructions and CAT tool workflows.
• Meet project deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.

Skills

German (de-DE / de-CH)

English (en-US)

CAT tools

Translation experience

Education

Degree in Translation or Linguistics

Tools

CAT tools experience

Job description

Welocalize, Inc. seeks experienced English (en-US) to German (de-DE and/or de-CH) translators and copy editors for an ongoing freelance, remote project with a leading multinational client.

The role requires native German, excellent English, and a track record in translation across marketing, UI, product, and support content. CAT tools proficiency and strong reliability are essential to deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.