In-House Translator - Chinese to English

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If you are an experienced translator looking to join a professional and supportive in-house team and work with some of the world’s leading brands? Working as a translator in our Shanghai office, you will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality on time and within budget. In this key role, you will have the opportunity to act as Lead Translator for one or several accounts and to support the development of your fellow translation colleagues.

Essential requirements:

• A degree in translation or a relevant combination of training and experience
• Demonstrable exposure to working in a professional technical translation environment
• Excellent source text understanding
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good knowledge of translation software such as Trados
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in client-facing situations, working with clients or reviewers to understand their preferences and requirements

• Near native level of English is a must.