We’re Hiring: Translator / Interpreter / Localization Specialist
Location: Singapore (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Entry-Level to Senior
About Us
We are a globally connected organization dedicated to enabling seamless communication across languages, cultures, and markets. Through professional translation, interpretation, and localization services, we help businesses, institutions, and communities communicate effectively with international audiences.
Our team values linguistic excellence, cultural awareness, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The Role
We are seeking a Translator / Interpreter / Localization Specialist to support multilingual communication, content adaptation, and localization initiatives across various business functions.
This role is ideal for language professionals who are passionate about cross-cultural communication, linguistic precision, and delivering high-quality multilingual experiences.
Key ResponsibilitiesTranslation & Content Localization
- Translate documents, reports, websites, marketing materials, technical manuals, and business communications between designated languages
- Adapt content to suit local cultural, linguistic, and market requirements
- Ensure translated materials maintain the intended meaning, tone, and style of the original content
- Review, edit, and proofread translated content for quality and consistency
- Maintain terminology databases, glossaries, and translation memory systems
Interpretation Services
- Provide consecutive, simultaneous, or liaison interpretation for meetings, conferences, workshops, and business engagements
- Facilitate communication between multilingual stakeholders and international partners
- Support virtual and in-person interpretation assignments
- Ensure accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism during interpretation sessions
Localization & Quality Assurance
- Collaborate with content creators, marketing teams, product managers, and technical teams on localization projects
- Conduct linguistic testing and localization quality assurance reviews
- Ensure localized content aligns with brand guidelines and target audience expectations
- Identify and resolve linguistic, cultural, and formatting issues
- Support international expansion and multilingual content initiatives
Project Coordination & Stakeholder Support
- Manage translation and localization project timelines and deliverables
- Coordinate with external language service providers and freelance linguists where required
- Prepare language-related reports and project updates
- Support multilingual communication strategies and global content development efforts
- Stay informed on language trends, industry terminology, and localization technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communications, International Studies, or a related field
- 1–8 years of experience in translation, interpretation, localization, multilingual communications, or related functions
- Professional fluency in at least two languages with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and localization best practices
- Excellent proofreading, editing, and attention-to-detail capabilities
- Experience using CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, Phrase, Smartcat, or similar platforms is advantageous
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Experience in legal, technical, medical, financial, marketing, or corporate translation is beneficial
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Professional translation or interpretation certifications are a plus
What We Offer
- Hybrid work arrangement in Singapore
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on international and multilingual projects
- Professional development and language certification support
- Exposure to global business operations, localization technologies, and cross-cultural communications
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment
- Career progression opportunities within localization management, language services, content strategy, international communications, global operations, and cultural consulting functions