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THE ROLE
As a Translator (Product Information) for the French team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring FARFETCH’s product catalogue and all related materials resonate with local audiences. Reporting directly to the LangOps Senior Lead, your primary responsibility will be localising diverse content types with a strong focus on Product Information, including materials, compositions, and size & fit details.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Translate and localize product information, including detailed descriptions of materials, fabric compositions, and size & fit elements, ensuring clarity and accuracy for local audiences;
- Localize and adapt FARFETCH’s product catalogue and associated content, tailoring the language to meet the cultural nuances and preferences of the target audience;
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards;
- Maintain translation memories and terminology databases, ensuring consistency across all translated materials and optimizing reuse of existing translations;
- Ensure consistency in language and tone of voice across product descriptions;
- Utilize and contribute to the development of cutting-edge localization tools and technology to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
WHO YOU ARE
- Language Expert: Native-level fluency in French, with exceptional written and verbal skills;
- Luxury E-commerce Experience: Proven experience in writing, translating, and localizing content for luxury or high-end e-commerce brands. Experience in translating technical product details such as fabric compositions, material properties, and size & fit elements is highly desired;
- Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to craft compelling, customer-centric content that engages and appeals to the tastes and preferences of local audiences;
- Process-Oriented: Experience in managing translation workflows, using translation memories, and maintaining terminology databases to ensure content consistency and quality;
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with localization and translation tools (e.g. TMS, Machine Translation, etc.) is required Experience working with SEO optimization and e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, or similar is a plus.
- Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment;
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, especially when translating specific product details like materials and size & fit, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and maintain quality under tight deadlines.
