Localization Academy

Localization Lead, Korea

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Description & Requirements

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

Our Localization team supports international business needs by translating, copywriting or transcreating various external and internal communications and resources

A Day In The Life

  • Produce intentional, impactful Korean content to meet global campaign objectives in local market
  • Manage translation workflow for product education, including oversight of seasonal library
  • Play key part of the proofreading phase of all major translation processes, including digital platforms and memory maintenance to support product education translations
  • Proactively pursue excellence in translation quality and consistency across all platforms in your language
  • Transcreate content and support business needs such as media releases, internal global-to-local communication, training materials, digital advertisements and et cetera
  • Create language guides and maintain terminology databases
  • Coordinate language feedback from users, including reporting on guest and lululemon employee engagement
  • Maintain close cooperation with regional stakeholders, including localization specialists, local storytellers, creative partners, market mavens, etc.
  • Managing a group of freelance translators, including answering any linguistic/stylistic questions and providing timely feedback
  • Lead quality control through routine quality check with translation freelancers and vendors
  • Understand the needs of our international users

Qualifications

  • Native-level knowledge of English and the Korean language in both oral and written
  • Extensive knowledge of language and culture differences and nuances
  • At least 3-5 years of hands-on translation and creative copywriting
  • Time management and organizational skills and multitasking abilities
  • Knowledge of industry trends and technologies
  • Passion for languages and translation
  • Experience with translating, transcreating, and copywriting for guest-facing facing content and internal training materials
  • Working knowledge of localized market trends
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, TXML or TM technologies is an asset

Must Haves

  • Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
  • Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
  • Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
  • Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
  • Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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