Creative Localization Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Localize creative assets using Adobe Creative Suite, focusing primarily on InDesign and After Effects, Figma, and motion graphics files for over 16 target languages.

• Oversee design localization workflows by submitting translation requests through Smartling and integrating completed translations into Figma and other design files.

• Modify layouts, spacing, formatting, and visual components to accommodate language-specific text expansion and contraction.

• Ensure consistency in terminology, brand guidelines, formatting, and design standards throughout localized assets.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy, formatting, visual integrity, and overall design quality.

• Facilitate the localization of digital, print, presentation, video, and other creative materials.

• Coordinate localization workflows, timelines, file transfers, and deliverables across various languages and file types.

• Collaborate with the Director of Localization, translation team, designers, and other stakeholders to address localization challenges.

• Maintain organized asset libraries, file naming conventions, version control, and final deliverables.

• Monitor project status and communicate updates, risks, and outstanding needs to stakeholders.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in localization processes, templates, and production workflows.

• Participate in special projects for the Localization, Design, and Product Design teams.

• Report to the Director of Localization and collaborate closely with the design team and Head of Product Design.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in creative production, localization, graphic design, or a related area.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Figma.

• Basic knowledge of motion graphics tools, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, or similar platforms.

• Experience with localization workflows and best practices in multilingual design.

• Capability to work accurately with translated content across various languages.

• Strong grasp of layout, typography, spacing, formatting, and visual design principles.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and file types concurrently.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Skill to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Localization, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with localization management platforms or computer-assisted translation tools.

• Awareness of right-to-left language considerations.

• Understanding of design-to-code handoff processes.

• Experience in a SaaS, technology, cybersecurity, or global organization.

• Background in supporting video, motion graphics, or multimedia localization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (including domestic partnerships).

• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life coverage.

• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.

• 401k options (Roth/Traditional).

• A generous PTO plan that acknowledges your commitment and seniority (includes paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc.).

• Above-market annual bonuses.

• 100% remote position available from select locations.

• Opportunity for a hybrid work schedule for candidates located in the Chicago, IL metro area.