Translator, French Content
Montreal, QC, Canada
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Company Description
Group Atallah SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else\xe2\x84\xa2. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Approximately 80% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40. It is privately held and has achieved high double digit annual growth and profitability since its inception.
Reporting to the Manager of French Content, the Translator is responsible for translating and adapting the written content for our product-centric customer touch points. They will ensure the best-in-class quality of our translated content for our e-commerce and marketing channels, in line with SSENSE guidelines, quality standards and fast turnaround times. The ideal candidate has meticulous attention to detail, a keen interest in fashion, and strong collaboration and communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Translation - 90%
- Translate the e-commerce copy, as well as SEO-driven texts, and other ad hoc requests
- Assist in writing, implementing and updating tone, approach, and stylistic guidelines for the French e-commerce channels
- Maintain strict standards of quality control to ensure content is consistent, accurate, and properly translated or adapted
- Execute on content strategies for ad-hoc requests and projects
- Maintain a rigorous schedule that meets deadlines, capacity and quality targets
- Participate in content innovation and workflow development initiatives
- Stay up-to-date on SSENSE processes, point of view and creative direction
Qualifications
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Translation, French Literature, Linguistics, Journalism, or proven experience translating for a fashion publication or a multi-channel e-commerce site
- A minimum of 1 year experience in English-French translation and adaptation, ideally as part of a content or e-commerce team in a high-volume publishing environment, for a French-speaking market
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- Strong research skills
- Mastery of French grammar, syntax, spelling, vocabulary and usage including ability to craft culturally-sensitive texts
- Good understanding of tone of voice, with an ability to adapt to different writing styles
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative and agile thinker who is self-motivated and collaborative
- Knowledge of fashion design, styles and designers, an asset
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2142540
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned