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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Translation Team Lead who will be responsible for coordinating the work of a team of translators, ensuring high-quality translations, and meeting project deadlines. This role requires excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of translation and localization processes. The Translation Team Lead will collaborate with other departments such as marketing, technical support, and development to ensure accurate and timely multilingual communication.
Key responsibilities include task distribution among translators, quality control, editing and proofreading, and participation in the development of glossaries and style guides. It is also important to maintain team motivation, conduct regular meetings, and evaluate the performance of each team member. The lead should be prepared to resolve conflicts, train new employees, and implement new translation technologies and tools.
The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in translation, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role. Proficiency in modern CAT tools such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, or Smartcat is required. Experience with project management systems and knowledge of multiple foreign languages is a plus.
The position offers both remote and in-office work options, depending on the candidate's preference and company policy. We offer a competitive salary, flexible schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and participation in international projects. If you are passionate about languages, skilled in team management, and strive for excellence in translation, we would be happy to welcome you to our team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead a team of translators
- Distribute tasks and monitor deadlines
- Edit and proofread translations
- Develop and maintain glossaries and style guides
- Ensure translation quality and consistency
- Train new team members
- Implement new translation tools and technologies
- Collaborate with other departments
- Evaluate team performance
- Resolve conflicts
- Conduct regular team meetings
- Participate in translation project planning
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Degree in linguistics or translation
- At least 5 years of translation experience
- Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience
- Proficiency in CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, etc.)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- English proficiency at C1 level or higher
- Ability to multitask
- Experience with project management systems
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making and conflict resolution skills
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Responsibility and initiative
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have leading a team of translators?
- What CAT tools do you use in your work?
- How do you ensure translation quality?
- How do you motivate your team?
- How do you handle conflicts within the team?
- What languages do you speak and at what level?
- How do you organize your team's workflow?
- Do you have experience working with remote staff?
- How do you evaluate translator performance?
- What were your most challenging projects and why?
