🌍 Can you help us change the world?
It’s true. At Mews, we dream big. As a Hotel Tech unicorn valued at $1.2b, we’re propelling new-generation cloud technology within global hospitality. With our industry-leading property management solution, we’re enabling the world’s most revolutionary hospitality brands to accelerate their digital transformation.
We’re on the lookout for ambitious, tenacious and passionate people who want to join the next generation of innovators and disrupt the hospitality industry with us. Sound good so far? Keep reading and tumble down the Mews rabbit hole… 🐇
🧑🏻💻 About the rol
eFirst things first: you want to know what you’re actually applying for. It’s impossible to capture every nuance of a role – especially at a rapidly growing company like Mews – but if we had to distil it down to a job description (which we do because this is a job description), it would be this
:
We are seeking a talented individual to fill the role of German Localization Project Coordinator. This position is pivotal in ensuring the accurate translation and efficient localization of content across various mediums for our company. Combining the responsibilities of a Translator and a Localization Coordinator, this role requires a keen eye for linguistic detail, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of cultural nuance
s.
✅ Your mission, should you choose to accept
it:Translate and localize diverse content types, including marketing materials, product UI, technical guides, e-learning modules,
etc.• Oversee the quality control process for localized content in your language, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style gui
des.• Collaborate closely with the Translation Team, Product Content team, and other internal stakeholders to grasp project requirements and context effectiv
ely.• Participate in meetings and discussions to clarify translation expectations and address language-related conce
rns.• Work with proofreaders or language experts to refine translations and incorporate feedb
ack.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a centralized glossary or terminology datab
ase.• Ensure translations reflect cultural nuances and sensitivities relevant to the company’s target audience and tone of vo
ice.• Stay abreast of industry trends, language advancements, and technological tools to enhance translation quality and efficie
ncy.Project Coordinati
on: • Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand localization needs and requirements thoroug
hly.• Coordinate tasks and assignments among translators, linguists, and other localization team memb
ers.• Manage and allocate resources, such as tools and freelance contractors, to support the localization process effectiv
ely.• Act as a liaison between the localization team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaborat
ion.• Monitor project timelines and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or roadblo
cks.• Use translation management systems and other relevant software to streamline the localization workf
low.• Help maintain project documentation, including style guides, glossaries, and project briefs, to support the localization process and improve efficie
ncy.• Address and resolve issues that may arise during the localization process, such as linguistic challenges, technical difficulties, or cultural conce
rns.
🤝️ You’ll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with
- you:Excellent English and fluency in Ge
- rman.Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Localization, or a related f
- ield.Proven experience in translation and localization, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse content types and langu
- ages.Excellent proficiency in both source and target languages, with a keen eye for linguistic detail and cultural nua
- nces.Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple localization projects simultaneo
- usly.Proficiency in using translation management systems, CAT tools, and other relevant localization soft
- ware.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakehol
- ders.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environ
- ment.Proven ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality and accuracy stand
ards.