Senior Japanese Localization Lead

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, seeks an experienced localization specialist to manage translation and copy-editing tasks across accounts. You will coordinate freelancers, maintain language resources, resolve terminology queries, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to improve workflow efficiency.

This role offers opportunities to lead linguistic initiatives and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 5+ years of review experience

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Perform on-demand translation tasks
• Lead linguist role on assigned accounts
• Own deliveries translated internally or by external partners
• Prepare and maintain language materials (glossaries, Style Guides)
• Coordinate with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on projects
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors
• Develop and train internal linguists and freelancers
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters
• Propose process improvements
• Meet or exceed KPIs in productivity and quality

Skills

Fluent English

Target language native

CAT tools experience

Interpersonal skills

Quality assurance

Deadline adherence

Education

Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies degree

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, seeks an experienced localization specialist to manage translation and copy-editing tasks across accounts. You will coordinate freelancers, maintain language resources, resolve terminology queries, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to improve workflow efficiency.

This role offers opportunities to lead linguistic initiatives and ensure high-quality deliverables.