Associate Senior Translator Jobs

You will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality and accuracy, on time and within budget. You will act as lead translator for large and complex projects and accounts, performing tasks such as planning and managing the work of in-house and freelance translators, taking responsibility for required QA work such as review, and providing linguistic support to your project manager. Reporting to the Translation Line Manager or Translation Manager, you will be responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of linguistic and organisational excellence for the translation team. You will actively mentor members of the translation team, to ensure their continuous improvement and skills progression.

Project responsibilities

• Translation of software, technical and multimedia texts and collaterals into your native language
• Acting as lead translator on designated projects and accounts
• Full linguistic support for SDL project managers on your projects
• Mentoring translation team members to strengthen their skills
• Linguistic QA testing of localised software, help and websites
• Providing linguistic support for other SDL departments such as DTP, Engineering and Audio
• Accurately recording daily working time through use of Timesheet program Management responsibilities
• Supporting your Manager in the recruitment of new translators through such activities as evaluating test translations
• Acting as deputy and back-up for other senior team members (such as Translation Line Manager) at the request of your Manager
• Understanding and correctly complying with SDL’s linguistic and project procedures and processes
• Using required translation tools in the most effective way, especially with regard to SDL’s language technology
• Actively contributing to the improvement of systems and procedures
• Linguistic QA checking of localised DTP and audio output
• Managing terminology effectively
• Communicating as a representative of SDL with client reviewers on linguistic matters
• Actively contributing to the maintenance of high quality standards throughout the team
• Review (editing and proofing, 'revision') of translations done by other translators
• Meeting the required standards for quality, throughput and delivery deadlines

• Competence with required tools
• Quality of work
• Feedback from SDL colleagues
• Profitability of projects
• Productivity and throughput
• Development and contribution of any team member receiving your formal mentoring
• Meeting objectives set by your Manager
• Client satisfaction levels for your projects

Translating competence

• High level of computer literacy and related technical competence
• Motivated self-starter, who can work on own initiative as well being a strong team player
• Knowledge of major text type conventions for applicable languages Research competence
• Proficient in mentoring other translators to achieve required standards and to strengthen skills
• Highly quality conscious Linguistic and textual competence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High-level knowledge of cultural standards associated with source and target languages Technical competence
• Experience of working on large and demanding accounts in a ‘lead’ capacity
• Advanced knowledge of Translation Memory tools and linguistic technology, based on practical experience Personal competences
• Ability to research in depth a variety of subjects to acquire specialised knowledge
• Native speaker ability in translation target language
• Educated to degree level, preferably with a recognised qualification in translation or similar discipline
• Flexible and proactive approach to tackling tasks, combined with excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Internet searching and tools Cultural competence
• Excellent translation ability in applicable subject areas, being able to produce translations which are accurate, linguistically correct, consistent, complete and adapted to country standards
• Excellent command of required source language
• Advanced organisational and time management skills
• 3 years minimum professional translation/localization experience