German Retail Localization Linguist

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OVERVIEW MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Welocalize is seeking passionate and culturally fluent linguists with deep knowledge of marketing content and localization processes to join our German Localization team. You’ll help shape engaging and high-quality content and user experiences that resonate with German-speaking audiences in Germany across consumer-focused platforms. You’ll translate, adapt, and copy-edit a variety of marketing-related content into native-level German, bringing an authentic tone and voice to our client's global retail initiatives. This is more than localization—it’s creative storytelling for a highly brand-conscious audience. Project Details: Language Pair: English (US) > German (DE) Task Type: Translation, Copy Editing Volume: 1,000–2,000 weighted words/week Tools: WorldServer, Trados Studio Workload: Weekly availability preferred MAIN DUTIES

Translate and adapt marketing-related content from English (US) to German (Germany) with a native-level understanding of both language and culture.

Perform copy-editing tasks to ensure translations meet client expectations in tone, style, and terminology.

Collaborate with the Lead Translator to maintain consistency and quality across all localized content.

Work within the client’s CAT tools (e.g., WorldServer, Trados Studio) to deliver translations on schedule.

Produce creative translations that feel natural and resonate with the target audience, especially for consumer-focused brands.

Ensure alignment with the client’s brand voice and style guidelines across all projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Linguist based in Germany

Academic background in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.

5+ years of professional experience in marketing, transcreation, or creative localization.

Native-level fluency in German (Germany) and near-native fluency in English (US).

Strong understanding of consumer-focused branding and marketing strategies.

Proficiency with CAT tools, including Trados Studio, and familiarity with localization platforms like WorldServer.

Excellent writing and storytelling skills to produce translations that feel authentic and engaging.

Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work that aligns with client expectations.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

Experience working with high-profile, globally recognized brands.

Familiarity with the client’s products and services.

Experience in managing or leading small teams of linguists.

Knowledge of additional localization tools or technologies.

A passion for creativity and storytelling, particularly in the marketing and retail space.

A strong track record of handling transcreation projects or creative writing tasks.