Global Product Localization Specialist (Multilingual)

Location: Shanghai / Nanjing, China (Strictly Full-time Onsite)

Position Type: Full-time with an eligible China work visa

Target Language Pairs: Translation and localization from English into one of the following target languages: Polish, Japanese, Thai, German, or Brazilian Portuguese.

About the Company

Our client is a global Fortune 500 leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronics. With operations spanning over 170 countries, their products—including cutting-edge smartphones, PCs, tablets, and wearables—serve more than one-third of the world’s population.

Role Overview

As a Multilingual Localization Specialist, you will not just be translating words; you will be the bridge that adapts advanced technology into seamless, culturally natural experiences. Working fully onsite at our client’s modern campus in Shanghai or Nanjing, you will collaborate closely with global linguists, UI/UX designers, and product development teams to deliver top-tier writing, translation, and localization solutions for a diverse range of consumer products.

Key Responsibilities

  • High-Quality Translation: Translate, review, and transcreate product content from English into your Native Language (Polish, Japanese, Thai, German, or Brazilian Portuguese).
  • UI/UX Copywriting & Naming: Participate in UX writing, UI text optimization, product naming, and marketing/branding copy adaptation.
  • Linguistic & UI Testing: Conduct hands-on linguistic testing on physical devices and software interfaces to ensure contextual accuracy, flawless formatting, and great user experience.
  • Cultural Adaptation: Act as the cultural subject-matter expert to ensure products, user manuals, and marketing campaigns are intuitive and locally relevant.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with developers, designers, and project managers from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Native speaker of one of the target languages: Polish, Japanese, Thai, German, or Portuguese (Brazilian).
  • Professional mastery of English (the primary working language for source content).
  • Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not mandatory.

Education & Experience:

  • Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred.
  • Proven experience in translation, software/hardware localization, editing, or UX writing is a big plus.
  • Prior experience in the Tech, ICT, or Consumer Electronics industry is highly preferred.

What We Offer

  • Onsite Campus Experience: Work in a world-class, state-of-the-art tech campus environment with premium facilities in Shanghai or Nanjing.
  • Global Impact: See your work implemented directly on smartphones and smart devices used by millions globally.
  • Professional Growth: Gain invaluable, heavy-weight localization experience within a fast-paced tech giant.

How to Apply

If you are a culturally fluent language expert passionate about user experience and technology, we want to hear from you! Please submit your English Resume/CV specifying your target language and preferred location (Shanghai or Nanjing).

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