Localization Specialist (French)
Number of position(s): 25
Core Hours: M-F 40 hours per week, good possibility for OT.
Length of Assignment: 4 months initially. Strong potential for it to run longer.
Description of Product/Project contractor will be working on: The localization specialist will assist in the localization of voice recognition software. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with cutting-edge technology. You will participate in shaping the user experience for our products in French.
Translation or Localization Examples: Finding an address, able to ask the question several different ways. Common ways a French person would ask how to make a call on the phone, find music, radio, get directions, turn on the AC or heat.
The Ideal Candidate
Required/must have skills:
The ideal candidate has familiarity with French/German history, culture and customs, visits his/her native country at least once in a year and communicates regularly with friends and family living in the native country.
English (speak & read) must have been in the US for at least 6 months. Reason for the 6 months is that they need to be in a position to identify the difference between Miles and Kilometers as an example. Another example would be in the US there are 3 sets of numbers for the telephone (xxx) xxx-xxxx. What would it be in French.
Knowledge of localization processes and issues. Manager’s definition of this is:
Strong Attention to detail strong desire to accuracy,
Understanding of how to translate common terms in French.
Individuals do not need to have previous Localization work experience but it’s a huge bonus.
Good knowledge of smartphones (currently uses a phone) and social media platform terminology.
SharePoint and Jira experience bonus. Excellent grasp of grammar and spelling; and wide vocabulary.
Working knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office (Word, Excel) and ability to learn new software applications.
Ability to:
think logically, creatively and imagine the perspective of a variety of users.
organize, maintain consistency and identify minute differences across large sets of data
write concisely in an easy to understand manner.
work independently with minimal supervision.
adapt to shifting priorities.
think logically, creatively and from the perspective of a variety of users
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Someone who likes to work in a team
Not afraid to ask questions, rather have someone ask a lot of questions, vs. think they know how to do it.
Self-Motivated
Good communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
Team (selling points):
Flexibility once you know what you are doing. Work hours can be adjusted based on how you do. Create own schedule however must work 40 hours every week.
Team makes it fun, close group, all from different countries, pot lucks are awesome, really enjoy working with each other. If you have a question about anything, team will assist.
Team spirit is awesome
If interested contact whitney@transcend-solutions.com