German Translator (Contractor)

Do you want to change how the world creates

At Formlabs were building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50000 industry leaders worldwide including Apple Google Tesla New Balance and NASA. Together were helping everyone design prototype and manufacture faster than ever before.

Localization at Formlabs is a fast-growing and fundamental team based in Budapest. As a Freelance German Translator you will take care of AI post-editing English marketing content to German for a wide range of audiences that include engineering manufacturing dental medical jewelry and education.

Join Formlabs as a Freelance German Translator if you want to play a key role in how our content explains the value of our products and empower us to reach potential customers in a dynamic global market space.

The job:

• Post-edit English marketing materials product and software UIs translated by a custom-made AI model
• Ensure high-quality and accuracy for all approved content
• Provide feedback to localization management and content writers to enhance source content and improve workflows
• Become proficient with our CAT tool to maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency in German translations
• Manage and update Formlabs German termbase and translation memory
• Localize video content into German including subtitling voice-over creation or editing and refinement of AI-generated video content
• Research specialized terminology and phraseology to ensure precise and accurate translations

You:

• Language Expertise: Native-level German proficiency (C2) with impeccable grammar exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Professional Experience: At least 2 years of experience in translation (freelance agency or in-house) and editing
• Marketing Acumen: Understanding of marketing communication style tone and brand strategy
• Technical Know-How: Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g. memoQ XTM Trados Memsource) and experience translating technical scientific medical or commercial content
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex technical and non-technical concepts
• Independence and Drive: Capable of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Passion for Language: A deep interest in translation linguistics terminology or related fields

Bonus skills:

• Experience with SEO/AI Search Optimization
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools like3D printers or CAD/CAM solutions

We build amazing things. Come join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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