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Freelance UI/UX Localization Translator-English to Chinese (Simplified) - US

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Mid level
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Mid level
Translate and post-edit English UI/UX content into Simplified Chinese, ensuring clarity and cultural appropriateness for buttons, error messages, and dashboards. Maintain terminology and style using glossaries, style guides, and translation memories; collaborate with remote PMs and QA to meet tight release schedules.
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Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands expand their global reach, connect meaningfully with customers, and build strong brand presence worldwide. As a trusted partner for many leading global brands, our mission is to blend human linguistic expertise with advanced technology, delivering high-quality and culturally relevant localization solutions. Our AI-powered platform accelerates time to market and ensures measurable results, while our global team of experts develops localization strategies that empower success in any market.

Are you an expert freelance linguist with a passion for transforming complex enterprise software into intuitive, culturally flawless user experiences? We are seeking premier Freelance English to Chinese (Simplified) Translators & Post-Editors located outside of mainland China to collaborate on high-profile UI/UX localization projects.

In this role, you will work on localization pipelines for world-leading technology brands (including massive cloud ecosystems, creative suites, and enterprise SaaS platforms). If you thrive in agile environments and have a proven track record in technical localization, this remote opportunity offers a steady stream of sophisticated, engaging projects.

Position Overview
  • Language Pair: English to Chinese (Simplified)
  • Domain: UI/UX Localization
  • Experience: Demonstrated professional translation experience
  • Location Restrictions: Must be based outside of China
Responsibilities
  • Translate and post-edit (MTPE) user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) content from English into Simplified Chinese.
  • Ensure button labels, error messages, and dashboards are grammatically flawless, highly functional, and perfectly adapted to the target audience.
  • Maintain rigid consistency in terminology and style using client-specific glossaries, style guides, and translation memory assets.
  • Partner closely with remote Project Managers and QA Reviewers to deliver high-quality assets under tight, agile release schedules.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field preferred.
  • Native-level fluency in Chinese (Simplified) with near-native, professional command of source English.
  • Minimum 3+ years of proven freelance experience specializing in UI/UX localization, software translation, or technical IT content.
  • Must be currently residing and operating outside of mainland China (e.g., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, North America, Europe).
  • Demonstrated experience translating for major global tech enterprises (experience with tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, or Oracle is highly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of cultural nuances and localization practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Familiarity with with modern CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio) is an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
  • Good communication skills for collaboration with remote teams.

Benefits
  • Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.
  • Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
  • Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.

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