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Chinese Translator
About this role
A Chinese Translator is needed in Lagos to translate between Chinese and English across various materials, ensure accuracy and cultural relevance, and support multiple teams. The role targets applicants with strong translation experience and familiarity with Chinese markets and Western audiences.
What you would do
- Translate content between English and Chinese (Simplified and/or Traditional) across materials such as marketing, website, manuals, emails, and internal communications
- Localise content to suit Chinese-speaking audiences while preserving meaning and brand voice
- Proofread and edit translations for accuracy, grammar, style and consistency
- Collaborate with marketing, product, legal and customer support to clarify terminology and context
- Maintain and update glossaries, style guides and terminology databases
- Perform quality checks and incorporate feedback from reviewers and stakeholders
What they are asking for
- Native or near-native Chinese (Simplified and/or Traditional) with fluent English
- Proven translation experience (minimum 2-3 years preferred)
- Attention to detail and strong research skills for specialized terminology
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Proficiency with CAT tools is a plus (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat)
- Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Chinese Studies or related field (or equivalent experience)
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