Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native Hindi speaker with fluency in English; knowledge of Kannada and/or Marathi is a plus., Strong background in localization, preferably in a tech-driven or content-rich environment., Previous experience in a leadership role such as Language Manager or Localization Specialist., University degree or equivalent experience in translation, linguistics, or localization project management..

Key responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi locales, managing linguistic feedback from stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal teams to align on content strategies and ensure consistent voice and tone across all touchpoints.

Proofread major projects and perform ongoing quality assurance on the client’s platforms, identifying and resolving localization issues.

Support local market teams on regional projects and campaigns, providing urgent translations or content creation as needed.

Job description

Translated is looking for a Hindi Language Expert, preferably based in Gurgaon or Bangalore (GMT+5.30), to support one of our top clients. This position is for an immediate start (ideally June 2025). The senior-level role requires collaboration with internal teams (engineering, marketing, product, and localization), key stakeholders, and local Indian market to ensure high-quality localization and a seamless user experience.

Contract Duration

This is a contract position with a 12-month commitment, renewable. The contractor is not expected to work during official Indian bank holidays and on the client’s closure days.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the primary point of contact for the Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi locales, managing linguistic feedback from stakeholders and initiatives. Work closely with internal teams—including comms and business, engineering, marketing, product, and localization—to align on content strategies and ensure consistent voice and tone across all touchpoints. Support local market teams on regional projects and campaigns.

Localization Team Collaboration

Work with the Language Leads of Hindi, Kannada and Marathi to maintain brand identity and tone of voice across markets, leveraging shared resources such as glossaries and style guides. Provide ongoing feedback to support the client’s growth in India.

Continuous Quality Monitoring

Proofread major projects and user-first content such as the homepage and marketing communications. Perform ongoing QA on the client’s platforms, identifying localization and functional issues, and coordinating with engineering and product teams to triage and resolve bugs. Support with urgent translations or content creation as needed.

Basic Requirements

Native Hindi speaker
Fluent in English; fluency in Kannada and/or Marathi or other Indian languages is not required but will be considered as a plus
Strong background in localization, preferably in a tech-driven or content-rich environment
Previous experience as a Language Manager, Localization Specialist, or in a similar leadership role
Experience working with global brands or enterprise-level localization programs is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and quality reporting
Ability to align linguistic work with broader business goals and regional market strategies, advocating for language quality with non-linguistic stakeholders
Experience managing glossaries, style guides, and localization QA
Familiarity with UI/UX localization
Proficiency in CAT tools
University degree or equivalent experience in translation, linguistics, or localization project management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

Freelance contract (external contractor)
30 hours per week, with possibility to scale up to 40 hours during high-demand periods.
12-month commitment, renewable.
Remote position. The candidate must be able to guarantee availability during GMT +5.30 working hours, as well as a reasonable overlap with GMT +9.
Must attend weekly meetings in GMT +5.30 and GMT +9 and may be invited to occasional meetings overlapping EMEIA and USA time zones (optional).
Not expected to work during Indian bank holidays and Client closure days