Language Lead (English - Japanese)
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AcclaroHospitality and Marketing
Must be currently living and working in JapanContractLead
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Job Details
- Languages
- Native fluency in Japanese with an impeccable, professional command of source English.
- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in translation/localization industry, with at least 2+ years acting in a Language Lead, Reviewer, or LQA Specialist capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in the translation/localization industry.
- At least 2+ years of experience as a Language Lead, Reviewer, or LQA Specialist.
- Strong background translating hospitality, hotel, tourism, and marketing content.
- Native fluency in Japanese with an impeccable, professional command of source English.
- Deep sensitivity to local tech terminology vs. regional variants.
- Must be currently living and working in Japan.
- Deep proficiency in advanced translation management systems and CAT tools (e.g., Trados Studio, Phrase, memoQ).
- Proficiency in automated Quality Assurance tools (e.g., Xbench).
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary linguistic liaison for the Japanese language team.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Style Guides, glossaries, and linguistic instructions to ensure consistency across all deliverables.
- Oversee linguistic quality management activities, including quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage linguistic queries and provide expert guidance to translators, reviewers, and project stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a remote team of freelance translators, editors, and LQA testers.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers and client stakeholders to streamline localization workflows and resolve linguistic or technical challenges.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on linguistic quality metrics, resource performance, and project delivery timelines.
- Ensure translated content accurately reflects the client's brand voice while meeting cultural expectations.
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