Translator, Learning Designer – Localization Project, Japanese

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate and enhance AI-pretranslated content in Smartcat to ensure accuracy, fluency, grammar, tone, and natural expression in Japanese.

• Consistently utilize approved terminology across skills, decisions, products, and specialized fields.

• Maintain a conversational, evidence-based, and commercially astute voice.

• Naturally incorporate buyer-as-hero and “you” language for Japanese audiences.

• Reconstruct finalized translations within existing PowerPoint presentations and Articulate Rise modules.

• Test and rectify animations, transitions, triggers, timing, and build sequences.

• Address localized layout challenges, such as overflow, line breaks, and truncated content.

• Conduct minor image and screenshot text modifications in PowerPoint.

• Provide assets in a fully ready-for-presentation format.

• Collaborate effectively with the internal team and other contractors.

• Operate independently towards set milestones and engage in 1–2 weekly check-ins.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese with outstanding professional/B2B writing skills.

• Strong reading and collaborative skills in English.

• Demonstrated experience in business, sales enablement, corporate learning, or professional localization.

• Comfortable working with terminology glossaries and style guides.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, including the Animation Pane and animation troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Articulate Rise or other similar authoring tools.

• Strong focus on layout, typography, and visual presentation.

• Availability to align with Eastern Time (GMT-4) / Central European business hours.

• Experience in localization QA for animated/interactive presentations is a plus.

• Prior experience in B2B sales enablement is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Full-time contractor position.

• Regular 1–2 weekly check-ins.

• Contract duration of three months.